Appendix 2C · Volume 2 · BNF/NICE Aligned

Antibiotic Prescribing Guide

Last updated: 2026-10-22

First-line antibiotics for PLAB 2 — penicillin allergy alternatives, stewardship rules, critical fail risks. Always check BNF and local guidelines in clinical practice.

Educational guidance based on national UK principles. Always follow your trust's local protocol, check patient-specific factors (allergies, renal function, weight), and escalate to a senior if unsure.
⚠ Critical Fail Risks
No allergy check before prescribing Antibiotics for viral illness Delay in sepsis (>1 hour) No review/stop date documented Missing stewardship plan
STEWARD — Antibiotic Stewardship
SSpectrum — narrowest effective
TTime — shortest course
EEvidence — confirm infection
WWatch — review at 48h
AAllergy — clarify reaction type
RRenal — dose adjust
DDocument — indication mandatory

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Antibiotic choices from Appendix 2C of the AMaC Master Series. Always verify with BNF and local guidelines.