Flu antivirals now prescribable year round

Oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) and zanamivir (Relenza®) can now be prescribed and dispensed outside the flu season in England, DHSC has announced.

These antivirals are recommended for treatment of those at highest risk of severe disease outside of the flu season, following a confirmatory test for flu. They are also recommended to prevent disease in specific settings such as care homes where confirmed cases of flu have occurred.

Announcing the change, DHSC says this will strengthen NHS winter preparations.

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