Guidance for administering an intramuscular injection of benzathine benzylpenicillin

This guidance provides a standardised protocol for administering intramuscular penicillin (external link) (benzathine benzylpenicillin), with lignocaine added for pain relief, to treat group A streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis.

When using this guidance, registered health professionals remain responsible for ensuring their practice is up to date and informed by current evidence and individual patient assessment.

Note: 'Lignocaine' is referred to in this guidance. 'Lignocaine' is another name for 'lidocaine'.

Information sheet: Treating a sore throat with a single penicillin injection

You can give this information sheet to people who have agreed to have intramuscular penicillin, with lignocaine added for pain relief, to treat group A streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis. It explains the injection process and what to expect after the injection is given. It also allows the health professional to record the antibiotic injection time and dose for the patient’s information.

My Rheumatic Fever/Rheumatic Heart Disease Journey

You can give this booklet to patients and their whānau to support their journey after being diagnosed with Rheumatic Fever / Rheumatic Heart Disease. This booklet is intended to be completed together with the team of health professionals and whānau.

Warfarin Management Guide for Rheumatic Heart Disease

E-learning course

A rheumatic fever e-learning course is available at LearnOnline. The course is free, and is aimed at primary care nurses, public health nurses and community health workers who work with families whose children are at risk of developing rheumatic fever.

Rheumatic fever e-learning course - LearnOnline (external link)

Rheumatic Fever Co-design Initiative Resources

Resources developed to support health professionals with the prevention and management of rheumatic fever.

Resources