netFormulary

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

13-06-01 Topical retinoids and related preparations for acne

If sun exposure is unavoidable, an appropriate sunscreen or protective clothing should be used.

Adapalene Differin^®

Formulary

Cream 0.1%
Gel 0.1%

The MHRA advises females of childbearing potential should use effective contraception.

Contraindicated during pregnancy.

Adapalene with benzoyl peroxide

Formulary

Gel adapalene 0.1%, benzoyl peroxide 2.5%

The MHRA advises females of childbearing potential should use effective contraception.

Contraindicated during pregnancy.

Tretinoin with clindamycin Treclin^®

Formulary

Gel clindamycin 1%, tretinoin 0.025%

The MHRA advises females of childbearing potential should use effective contraception.

Contraindicated during pregnancy.

Trifarotene Aklief^®

Formulary

Cream 50micrograms/g

Acne vulgaris of the face and/or the trunk in patients from 12 years of age and older, when many comedones, papules and pustules are present.

The MHRA advises females of childbearing potential should use effective contraception.

Contraindicated during pregnancy.

LSCMMG: Trifarotene (Aklief�) 50 microgram/g cream NMR

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