The Pharmaceutical Journal
Vol 274 No 7345 p444
16 April 2005

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Antivirals for flu

Following reports of low levels of influenza viruses circulating in the community the Department of Health has advised that it is no longer appropriate to prescribe antiviral drugs for the treatment or prevention of flu in England, in accordance with National Institute for Clinical Excellence guidelines. However, it says that antivirals should still be considered when outbreaks among at-risk groups are reported.