Updated SCAN Guidelines Published
Written by AlisonFreemantle on Thursday 29th February 2024
Version 8.7 of MicroGuide now available
Version 8.7 updates include:
- New alert added from MHRA Drug Safety Updates: Fluoroquinolone antibiotics: must now only be prescribed when other commonly recommended antibiotics are inappropriate
- Travellers’ Diarrhoea (Stand-by or Prophylactic Treatment for bacterial causes) - updated to include information about the shortage of Bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol® or generic)
- Acute Otitis Media (AOM) - updated to include link to Diagnosis | Otitis media - acute | CKS | NICE
The full SCAN Guidelines can be accessed here: