Impetigo: Pharmacy First pathway
Review lesion appearance and progression, localised versus widespread non-bullous impetigo and referral considerations.
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What the Impetigo pathway covers
The impetigo pathway starts with visual assessment of the skin lesions and their progression. It distinguishes localised and widespread non-bullous presentations, with separate consideration of excluded or more complicated presentations.
- Visual examination, vesicles, crusting and the pattern of the lesions
- Localised versus widespread non-bullous impetigo
- Bullous or recurrent presentations, immunosuppression and referral considerations
- Topical and oral management sections, with the linked protocol and PGDs
Further reading and official resources
External links for further reading and checking current guidance.
- NHS England: Impetigo PGDs and service documents
- NICE CKS: Impetigo
- NHS: Impetigo
- Community Pharmacy England: Pharmacy First service resources
For England’s Pharmacy First service. This independent educational reference does not replace the current official specification, clinical pathway, PGDs or protocol.
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