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Aciclovir - Herpes infection

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Status 1

Green
Formulations :
  • Dispersible tablets
  • Suspension
  • Tablets
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials

 

Status 2

Green
Formulations :
  • Cream
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Aciclovir 5% cream for Herpes simplex

 

Status 3

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Eye ointment
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Not 1st-line due to cost. Ganciclovir 0.15% eye gel is much less expensive than aciclovir and should be considered 1st-line.
 

Status 4

Red
Formulations :
  • Infusion
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Associated Icons :
SPC
Restrictions / Comments :
Important

Follow local guidelines on the use of antimicrobials

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Aciclovir
Indication :
Herpes infection
Group Name :
Keywords :
herpes simplex, herpes zoster, varicella zoster, varicella-zoster, chickenpox
Brand Names Include :
Zovirax
Important Information :
Latest Additions Date From :
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
0
Traffic Light Entries :
4

Committee Recommendations (2)

03 May 17 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
GENERIC Aciclovir has been considered by the PCN and has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status.

NOTE - the branded product, Zovirax, was considered BLACK at the PCN in May 2017.
01 Jul 15 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
This drug has been agreed as appropriate for initiation in Primary Care and/or continued in Primary Care following a recommendation from specialists in other health care sectors. Following consideration by the PCN, it has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Aciclovir is used to treat.

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Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Herpes infection.