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Community pharmacists can now supply antivirals for influenza treatment at NHS expense

Adults are advised to start taking oseltamivir or zanamivir within 48 hours of onset of flu symptoms.   As flu cases increases in the community,...

PDA issues advisory on ‘Paxlovid’ antiviral treatment for non-hospitalised patients

The Pharmacists’ Defence Association (PDA) has issued an advisory information to community pharmacy contractors about Paxlovid antiviral treatment for non-hospitalised patients. “Patients will be assessed...