Swine Flu and Avian Flu Treatment
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Swine Flu, Avian Flu and the Anti Viral Drug Treatment Tamiflu
Pandemic Flu, such as Swine Flu and Avian Flu, is Flu that spreads rapidly causing widespread epidemics around the world. Pandemic flu occurs whe,n a new, highly infectious and dangerous strain of the influenza virus appears. In contrast to the 'ordinary' or 'seasonal', flu outbreaks which we see every winter in the UK, flu pandemics occur infrequently- usually every few decades. There were three last century. Themost serious was in 1918, killing millions of people worldwide. Smaller pandemics happened in 1957 and 1968.
There remains a possibility that Avian Flu could mutate into a Pandemic Flu although the likelihood of this is unknown.
Many individuals and businesses have decided to prepare for a worst case scenario by putting in place a plan to help protect their families and staff in a worst case event.
The Government has put in place a plan to distribute antiviral drugs to 50% of the population in the event of an outbreak of Pandemic Flu. However it is not yet clear how these antivirals will be distributed and to whom.
If an outbreak of Pandemic Flu were to reach the UK it is estimated that it would take between 4-6 months before an effective vaccine could be developed.
The best known anti viral drug at present is a prescription only drug manufactured by Roche Pharmaceuticals called Tamiflu®.
Private General Practice Services has met with Roche to discuss an appropriate programme for the distribution and effective use of Tamiflu®, and is an authorised supplier of Tamiflu®.
Private General Practice Services will only distribute Tamiflu® to those individuals and businesses which agree to abide by the guidelines for distribution and effective use of Tamiflu®.
If you are interested in knowing more about our programme for the distribution and effective use of Tamiflu® please ring Private General Practice Services on 0116 270 0373, or email info@privategp.com. Further information on the costs of Tamiflu® are also available by clicking on the following link:
Further Useful Information:
Q&A on Pandemic Flu are available from the Department of Health website at:
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/PandemicFlu/FAQonly/DH_065088
More information on Tamiflu is available from the Roche Pharmaceuticals website at:
http://www.roche.com/med_mbtamiflu05e.pdf
The Department of Health / Cabinet office document on Pandemic Flu entitled 'A national framework for responding to an influenza pandemic' can be found at:
Anti Viral treatment against Pandemic Flu
Gold Service
- Provision of 4 boxes of Tamiflu®.
- Registration of patient by e-mail and telephone.
- Consultation with nurse over telephone regarding Tamiflu®.
- Tamiflu® sent by registered mail to patient with full copies of instructions regarding use.
A telephone call from Dr Piper's Practice will take place to discuss processes and procedures etc. We will then write to all recipients instructing them to read through the Tamiflu® instructions and use as appropriate (either for short-term prevention ie a 10-day course, a six week prevention for key senior personnel and possibly treatment if a person has symptoms).
For those key personnel requiring a six-week course of treatment.the cost is £300 per head for 4 boxes each.
Silver Service
As above but only one box of Tamiflu® for treatment or prevention
Cost is £75 per box.
Bronze Service
As above but issue of drugs is reserved until there is an outbreak of Tamiflu® and meantime boxes of Tamiflu® are stored either at PGPS or our nominated storage company.
Cost of Tamiflu® to purchase is £75 per head (per box) plus storage costs. At the time of a pandemic, PGPS will organise a nurse to contact a key person in the company, register the employees, and organise distribution of the medications.
Children's Service (Between 1 year and 13yrs old)
Children between the age of 1 year and 13 years old are prescribed 75mg capsules with instructions as to how to administer these in the correct dosage to children.
All patients and parents receive a consultation to prior to medication being prescribed.
If you have a query or would like to email us please go to our contact us page.
If you would like to book an appointment please call us on 0116 2700373 or email info@privategp.com.
Cosmetic Treatments
Private General Practice Services is at the forefront of modern cosmetic treatments and laser technology, providing a comprehensive range of treatments to cosmetically enhance the skin's appearance.
We provide cosmetic laser treatment for hair removal, acne, thread veins and photo rejuvenation. We also offer injections for frown lines, fine lines and wrinkles, facial contours and lip sculpting, and skin peels to give you a fresher, younger feeling.
Further Information
Latest News
Swine Flu Vaccinations
Dec 16, 2009
Swine Flu Vaccinations are now available at the practice for anyone whos is in an 'at risk' group. This includes 1. Children aged 6 months to 5 years, 2. Anyone suffering from a chronic illness or whose immune system is compromised or anyone living with such a person, 3. Pregnant women.
Flu Vaccinations
Oct 28, 2009
This year's annual flu vaccinations are now available from the practice. Please ring to book an appointment. You may also like to consider having a Pneumococcal vaccination to immunize you against Pneumonia which is a potentially severe complication if you do get flu.