Major change to prescription rules announced as deadly Strep A infections soar

PHARMACIES are being given more flexibility to tackle Strep A infections sweeping the country. Demand has soared for penicillin, commonly used to treat these infections — including scarlet fever. 1 Demand has soared for penicillin, commonly used to treat these infections Now ministers have changed rules so pharmacists can legally supply five alternative forms of the medicine if they do not have the exact one stated on a prescription — such as an oral solution. Three other options were cleared last week. Nineteen UK kids have died from Strep A disease. UK Health Security Agency chief medical advisor Professor Susan… Read Full Article