Pneumonia in Adults: Antibiotic Guidelines

Ref/ID: NCADP180 V1.1

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This guideline provides antimicrobial treatment recommendations for the management of community acquired pneumonia (CAP), Hospital Acquired Pneumonia (HAP), and Aspiration Pneumonia in adults and has been developed in accordance with national guidance from the British Thoracic Society and NICE.

Published: 17/11/2025

Status: Up to date - due for review on 29/02/2028

Author: Amirah.Hussain@nca.nhs.uk

Owners:

  • Diagnostics & Pharmacy

Applicable to:

  • Bury Care Organisation
  • Oldham Care Organisation
  • Rochdale Care Organisation
  • Salford Care Organisation
  • Diagnostics & pharmacy
  • Northern Care Alliance (all)