Chloramphenicol (P medicine)
This guide helps pharmacy teams safely supply OTC chloramphenicol for acute bacterial conjunctivitis in line with its marketing authorisation.
Published: 8 September 2016
Updated: 29 July 2025
This was published when the organisation was the Royal Pharmaceutical Society.
Sections on this page
- Chloramphenicol
- Decision-making process and flowchart
- Quantity to supply and repeat requests
- Counselling
- Record-keeping
- Summary of product information
- Acute bacterial conjunctivitis
- Alternative treatment options
- Advice for contact lens wearers
- Confidence in consultation skills
- Further information