The most recent surveillance data from UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) indicates that circulation of influenza in the community has returned to baseline levels.

In accordance with NICE guidance and Schedule 2 to the National Health Service (General Medical Services Contracts) (Prescription of drugs etc.) Regulations 2004), commonly known as the Grey List or Selected List Scheme (SLS):

• GPs and other prescribers working in primary care should no longer prescribe antiviral medicines (including neuraminidase inhibitors) for the prophylaxis and treatment of influenza on an FP10 prescription form.
• Community pharmacists should no longer supply antiviral medicines in primary care on presentation of an FP10 prescription form.

This advice stands until we write again to re-commence prescribing and supply of antiviral medicines in primary care. This does not impact on prescribing of antiviral medicines in hospitals, which can continue as normal. The arrangements for prescribing antiviral medicines for localised community outbreaks of influenza are set out in the attached download document alongside links to further information.