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Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary

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.

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

13-05-02 Topical preparations for psoriasis

Tacalcitol Curatoderm^®

Formulary

Ointment 4micrograms/g

Calcipotriol

Formulary

Ointment 50micrograms/g

Calcipotriol with betamethasone

Formulary

Gel calcipotriol 0.005%, betamethasone dipropionate 0.05%
Cutaneous foam calcipotriol 0.005%, betamethasone dipropionate 0.05% (Enstilar®)

Potent corticosteroid.

Coal tar

Formulary

Lotion - Coal tar 5% (Exorex®)
Scalp Ointment - Coal tar 1%, salicylic acid 2%, precipitated sulfur 4% (Sebco®)
Ointment BP - Coal tar 2%, salicylic acid 2% - For scalp use only
Ointment - Coal tar, emulsifying ointment

Not all coal tar products are routinely stocked by pharmacy departments. If the product has to be obtained from a specials manufacturing unit there may be a delay of up to 4 weeks.

Salicylic acid with zinc oxide Lassars Paste

Formulary

Paste zinc oxide 24%, salicylic acid 2%, starch 24%, white soft paraffin 50%

Salicylic acid in emulsifying ointment

Formulary

Ointment 2%, 5%, 10%

Dithranol in Lassar�s Paste

Formulary

10%
(0.1%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 1%, 2%, 4%, 6%, 8% dilutions available from pharmacy)
Not all dithranol products are routinely stocked by the pharmacy departments. If the product has to be obtained from a specials manufacturing unit there may be a delay for up to 4 weeks.

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