A hospital in the UK needs IV artesunate urgently. How is it obtained?...

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A hospital in the UK needs IV artesunate urgently. How is it obtained?

Accepted Answer

IV artesunate is held at designated regional infectious diseases units and the Hospital for Tropical Diseases; accessed via the national malaria treatment helpline

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Over the counter at any pharmacy

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Must be imported from abroad for each patient

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Only IV quinine is available in the UK

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IV artesunate is not available in the UK

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): IV Artesunate Access in the UK

A hospital in the UK needs IV artesunate urgently. How is it obtained?