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 

13-11-02 Chlorhexidine salts

Chlorhexidine
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Green Cleansing solution 4% (Hibiwash®)
Red Cream 1% (Hibitane Obstetric®)

Link  MHRA: All medical devices and medicinal products containing chlorhexidine - Risk of anaphylactic reaction due to chlorhexidine allergy
Link  MHRA: Chlorhexidine solutions: reminder of the risk of chemical burns in premature infants

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