Infectious diseases
UK malaria treatment guidelines 2016
- This document offers guidance for the management of both uncomplicated and complicated malaria in the UK.
Malaria treatment guidelines
Warning
Stocks of Riamet are held at:
| Site | Stock Location | How to access |
| RIE | Pharmacy, H@N Emergency Cupboard | Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist) |
| WGH | Pharmacy, RIDU, WGH Emergency Cupboard | Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist) |
| SJH |
SJH Emergency Cupboard (not stocked in pharmacy)
|
Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist) |
Stock of artesunate for intravenous treatment are held at:
| Site | Stock Location | How to access |
| RIE | Pharmacy, H@N Emergency Cupboard | Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist) |
| WGH | Pharmacy, RIDU | Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist) |
| SJH | No stock held | Contact ward pharmacist (or HAN / on-call pharmacist) |
Malaria should only be treated in NHS Lothian once confirmed, and when discussed with the Infectious diseases team.