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 

13-06-02 Oral antibiotics for acne

Doxycycline
Formulary

Capsules 50mg, 100mg
Dispersible tablets 100mg


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Erythromycin
Formulary

Tablets e/c 250mg
Suspension 125mg/5mL, 250mg/5mL

Link  MHRA: Erythromycin: caution required due to cardiac risks (QT interval prolongation); drug interaction with rivaroxaban
Link  MHRA: Erythromycin: update on known risk of infantile hypertrophic pyloric stenosis

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Lymecycline
Formulary
Capsules 408mg

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Oxytetracycline
Formulary
Tablets 250mg

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