Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
5.1.1. Penicillins

5.1.1.1. Benzylpenicillin and phenoxymethylpenicillin

Preferred List
BENZYLPENICILLIN

Prescribing Notes:

Generally given by slow IV injection and use in primary care will be limited.

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PHENOXYMETHYLPENICILLIN

Prescribing Notes:

The alternative name is penicillin V. Used widely in bacterial tonsillitis, otitis media and cellulitis.

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