Dexamethasone in the treatment of COVID-19: Implementation and management of supply for treatment in hospitals, DHSC

Dexamethasone has been demonstrated to have a clear place in the management of hospitalised patients with COVID-19. Dexamethasone was not used in pregnant women. Clinicians should therefore consider dexamethasone for the management of hospitalised patients with COVID-19 who require oxygen or ventilation. Out of hospital treatment is not appropriate.There is no current or anticipated constraint on supply of the medicine in the UK.
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news