Malaria treatment guidelines

Warning

UK malaria treatment guidelines

UK malaria treatment guidelines 2016

  • This document offers guidance for the management of both uncomplicated and complicated malaria in the UK.

 

Accessing anti-malarials in NHS Lothian

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.

 

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 03/09/2024

Next review date: 08/09/2026

Version: 1.0

Reviewer name(s): Dr Callum Mutch.