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Dermatology prescribing may require use of expensive unlicensed Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease |
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Several medicines in the skin chapter are available for purchase over the counter and may be appropriate for self care. Please consult the local OTC policy for more details. LSCMMG: Over The Counter (OTC) Items That Should Not Be Routinely Prescribed In Primary Care Policy |
Some sunscreen products have ACBS approval. They may be prescribed for skin protection against ultraviolet radiation and/or visible light in abnormal cutaneous photosensitivity causing severe cutaneous reactions in genetic disorders (including xeroderma pigmentosum and porphyrias), severe photodermatoses (both idiopathic and acquired) and in those with increased risk of ultraviolet radiation causing adverse effects due to chronic disease (such as haematological malignancies), medical therapies and/or procedures.
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Lipscreen SPF 50, Suncream SPF 30, and Suncream SPF 50.
For ACBS conditions only, otherwise self care. |
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Links
Lancashire and South Cumbria Infant Feeding Network - Diagnosis and Management of Milk Allergy and Intolerance Guideline- LSCMMG: Fluorouracil 5% Cream NMR
- LSCMMG: Imiquimod cream (Aldara) and fluorouracil cream (Efudix) NMR
- LSCMMG: Imiquimod cream (Aldara) and fluorouracil cream (Efudix) NMR
- LSCMMG: Inflammatory Bowel Disease: High Cost Drugs Commissioning Pathway
- LSCMMG: Primary Care Constipation Guidelines
- MHRA Drug Safety Update Feb 2020: Ingenol mebutate gel (Picato): suspension of the licence due to risk of skin malignancy
- MHRA: Antiepileptic drugs in pregnancy: updated advice following comprehensive safety review
- NICE CG147: Diverticular disease: diagnosis and management
- NICE CG184 Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease and dyspepsia in adults: investigation and management
- NICE CG61: Irritable bowel syndrome in adults: diagnosis and management
- NICE NG1: Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease: recognition, diagnosis and management in children and young people