GPs urged to limit antibiotic oral liquid prescribing amid shortages
Dr Rebekah Hoffman calls her local pharmacist daily to check medication availability.
GPs are being urged to limit scripts for azithromycin and clarithromycin oral liquids, which are currently in short supply due to a spike in pertussis and Mycoplasma pneumoniae infections in children.
NSW Health has written to GPs asking them to “carefully consider the need for antibiotic treatment” and to consult their local pharmacy to determine availability before prescribing.
