Lancashire and South Cumbria
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13 Skin

Dermatology prescribing may require use of expensive unlicensed
creams and ointments (known as ‘Specials’). Please consult the revised British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) list of preferred Specials (2018) for advice on appropriate product choice.

Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease

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 

13-09 Shampoos and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions

Coal Tar
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Shampoo

Consider OTC/Self care.


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Coal tar with coconut oil and salicylic acid Capasal®
Formulary

Shampoo coal tar distilled 10mg per 1gram, Coconut oil 10mg per 1gram, Salicylic acid 5mg per 1gram

Consider OTC/Self care.


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Ketoconazole
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Shampoo 2%

Consider OTC/Self care.


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