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13.09

Shampoos and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions

Alphosyl 2 in 1^®
(Coal Tar Extract 5% (Alcoholic))

Formulary

In Primary Care this is self-care Self-care Policy

Available to purchase over the counter for 12 years of age and over. Under 12 years of age it should be used with caution and only on the recommendation of a doctor or pharmacist.

Shampoo 125mL.

NWAFT only.

Capasal^®
((Shampoo coal tar 1%, coconut oil 1%, salicylic acid 0.5%))

Formulary

In Primary Care this is self-care Self-care Policy

CUHFT Dermatologists only

Non formulary at all other trusts

Ketoconazole
((Shampoo 2% 120mL))

Formulary

In Primary Care this is self-care Self-care Policy

T/Gel^®
(Shampoo, coal tar extract 2%)

Formulary

In Primary Care this is self-care Self-care Policy

Non formulary at all trusts

13.09

Hirsutism

13.09

Androgenetic alopecia

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Non Formulary Items

Ceanel Concentrate^®

Non Formulary

Shampoo, cetrimide 10%, undecenoic acid 1%

Cocois^®
(Other scalp preparations)

Non Formulary

Scalp ointment, coal tar solution 12%, salicylic acid 2%, precipitated sulfur 4%, in a coconut oil emollient basis.

Sebco is on Formulary (replacing Cocois).

Dermax^®

Non Formulary

(Shampoo, benzalkonium chloride 0.5%)

In Primary Care - Non-formulary Self-care Policy

CUHFT - Non-formulary

NWAFT - Non-formulary

Eflornithine (Vaniqa^®)

Non Formulary

Cream, eflornithine (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 11.5%

Finasteride (Propecia^®)

Non Formulary

MHRA Drug Safety Update: Finasteride - rare reports of depression and suicidal thoughts

Minoxidil (Regaine^®)

Non Formulary

Polytar Plus^®
(Other scalp preparations)

Non Formulary

Polytar^®

Non Formulary

Discontinued by Manufacturer in 2015

Psoriderm^®

Non Formulary

Scalp lotion (= shampoo), coal tar 2.5%, lecithin 0.3%

Selenium Sulphide (Selsun^®)

Non Formulary

(Shampoo 2.5%)

In Primary Care - Non-formulary Self-care Policy

CUHFT - Formulary

NWAFT - Non-formulary

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	Notes
	Section Title (top level)
	Section Title (sub level)
	First Choice item
	Non Formulary section
	Restricted Drug
	Unlicensed
	Display tracking information
	Link to adult BNF
	Link to children's BNF
	Link to SPCs
	Scottish Medicines Consortium

	Cytotoxic Drug
	Controlled Drug
	High Cost Medicine
	Cancer Drugs Fund
	NHS England
	Homecare
	CCG

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Status	Description
	Available Over the Counter. Consider Self Care
	Formulary - Can be prescribed in both secondary and primary care.
	Formulary - Specialist Advice, secondary care advice provided for primary care initiation.
	Formulary - Specialist initiation without shared care guidance.
	Formulary - Specialist initiation with shared care guidance.
	Restricted - Hospital only, not to be prescribed in primary care.
	Not recommended for prescribing. Switch to alternative cost-effective option.
	Not recommended for prescribing in primary or secondary care.
	Not recommended as no formal application made for addition to the formulary. Contact relevant pharmacy team for further information.
	Non-Formulary (category under review).