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Pharmacy First - Acute Otitis Media treatment - dmd dm+d
User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions for treatment of acute otitis media.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for acute otitis media (including both brands and generics).

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-7a.-Acute-otitis-media-phenazone-lidocaine-ear-drops-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-7b.-Acute-otitis-media-amoxicillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-7c.-Acute-otitis-media-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-7d.-Acute-otitis-media-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

Existing relevant codelists

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Pharmacy First - Any PGD oral antibiotic BNF

User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any oral antibiotic medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for Pharmacy First (including both brands and generics).

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-1a.-Urinary-tract-infection-nitrofurantoin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3c.-Impetigo-flucloxacillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3d.-Impetigo-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3e.-Impetigo-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4a.-Infected-insect-bites-flucloxacillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4b.-Infected-insect-bites-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4c.-Infected-insect-bites-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5a.-Sore-throat-phenoxymethylpenicillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5b.-Sore-throat-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5c.-Sore-throat-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6c.-Sinusitis-phenoxymethylpenicillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6d.-Sinusitis-clairthromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6e.-Sinusitis-doxycycline-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6f.-Sinusitis-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-7b.-Acute-otitis-media-amoxicillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-7c.-Acute-otitis-media-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-7d.-Acute-otitis-media-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

Existing relevant codelists

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Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Any PGD oral antibiotic - dmd dm+d

User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any oral antibiotic medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for Pharmacy First (including both brands and generics).

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-1a.-Urinary-tract-infection-nitrofurantoin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3c.-Impetigo-flucloxacillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3d.-Impetigo-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3e.-Impetigo-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4a.-Infected-insect-bites-flucloxacillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4b.-Infected-insect-bites-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4c.-Infected-insect-bites-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5a.-Sore-throat-phenoxymethylpenicillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5b.-Sore-throat-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5c.-Sore-throat-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6c.-Sinusitis-phenoxymethylpenicillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6d.-Sinusitis-clairthromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6e.-Sinusitis-doxycycline-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6f.-Sinusitis-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-7b.-Acute-otitis-media-amoxicillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-7c.-Acute-otitis-media-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-7d.-Acute-otitis-media-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

Existing relevant codelists

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Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Impetigo treatment BNF

User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions for treatment of impetigo.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for impetigo.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3a.-Impetigo-hydrogen-peroxide-cream-protocol-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3b.-Impetigo-fusidic-acid-cream-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3c.-Impetigo-flucloxacillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3d.-Impetigo-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3e.-Impetigo-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Impetigo treatment - dmd dm+d
User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions for treatment of impetigo.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for impetigo.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3a.-Impetigo-hydrogen-peroxide-cream-protocol-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3b.-Impetigo-fusidic-acid-cream-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3c.-Impetigo-flucloxacillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3d.-Impetigo-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-3e.-Impetigo-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Infected insect bites treatment BNF

User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions for treatment of infected insect bites.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for infected insect bites.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4a.-Infected-insect-bites-flucloxacillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4b.-Infected-insect-bites-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4c.-Infected-insect-bites-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Infected insect bites treatment - dmd dm+d
User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions for treatment of infected insect bites.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for infected insect bites.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4a.-Infected-insect-bites-flucloxacillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4b.-Infected-insect-bites-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-4c.-Infected-insect-bites-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Shingles treatment BNF

User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions for treatment of shingles.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for shingles.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-2a.-Shingles-aciclovir-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-2b.-Shingles-valaciclovir-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

  • Aciclovir 200mg tablets/dispersible tablets
  • Aciclovir 400mg tablets/dispersible tablets
  • Aciclovir 800mg tablets/dispersible tablets
  • Valaciclovir 500mg tablets

Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Shingles treatment - dmd dm+d
User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions for treatment of shingles.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for shingles.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-2a.-Shingles-aciclovir-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-2b.-Shingles-valaciclovir-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

  • Aciclovir 200mg tablets/dispersible tablets
  • Aciclovir 400mg tablets/dispersible tablets
  • Aciclovir 800mg tablets/dispersible tablets
  • Valaciclovir 500mg tablets
Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Sinusitis treatment BNF

User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions for treatment of sinusitis.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for sinusitis.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6a.-Sinusitis-fluticasone-nasal-spray-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6b.-Sinusitis-mometasone-nasal-spray-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6c.-Sinusitis-phenoxymethylpenicillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6d.-Sinusitis-clairthromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6e.-Sinusitis-doxycycline-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6f.-Sinusitis-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

Coding system

dm+d

Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Sinusitis treatment - dmd dm+d
User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions for treatment of sinusitis.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for sinusitis.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6a.-Sinusitis-fluticasone-nasal-spray-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6b.-Sinusitis-mometasone-nasal-spray-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6c.-Sinusitis-phenoxymethylpenicillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6d.-Sinusitis-clairthromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6e.-Sinusitis-doxycycline-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-6f.-Sinusitis-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

Coding system

dm+d

Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Sore throat treatment BNF

User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions for treatment of sore throat.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for sore throat.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5a.-Sore-throat-phenoxymethylpenicillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5b.-Sore-throat-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5c.-Sore-throat-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Sore throat treatment - dmd dm+d
User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Directions for treatment of sore throat.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGDs for sore throat.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGDs: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5a.-Sore-throat-phenoxymethylpenicillin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5b.-Sore-throat-clarithromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-5c.-Sore-throat-erythromycin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Urinary Tract Infection treatment BNF

User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Direction for treatment of urinary tract infection.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGD.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGD: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-1a.-Urinary-tract-infection-nitrofurantoin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

  • Nitrofurantoin 50mg immediate release tablets or capsules
  • Nitrofurantoin 100mg modified release capsules

Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY
Pharmacy First - Urinary Tract Infection treatment - dmd dm+d
User requirements

This codelist is used to identify supply of any medication included in the Pharmacy First Patient Group Direction for treatment of urinary tract infection.

Sensitivity versus specificity

Specific to only the strength/formulations included in the PGD.

Relevant definitions or links to important reference sources

PGD: https://www.england.nhs.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/PRN01010-1a.-Urinary-tract-infection-nitrofurantoin-patient-group-direction-Pharmacy-First.pdf

  • Nitrofurantoin 50mg immediate release tablets or capsules
  • Nitrofurantoin 100mg modified release capsules
Existing relevant codelists

N/A

Published by OpenSAFELY