| Formulary Chapter 13: Skin - Full Chapter
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| Specials recommended by the British Association of Dermatologist (BAD) |
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Shampoos and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions |
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Alphosyl 2 in 1®
(Coal Tar Extract 5% (Alcoholic))
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Formulary
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- 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.
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Capasal®
((Shampoo coal tar 1%, coconut oil 1%, salicylic acid 0.5%))
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Formulary
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- In Primary Care this is self-care Self-care Policy
- CUHFT
 Dermatologists only
- Non formulary at all other trusts
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Ketoconazole
((Shampoo 2% 120mL))
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Formulary
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T/Gel®
(Shampoo, coal tar extract 2%)
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Formulary
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Hirsutism |
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Androgenetic alopecia |
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Ceanel Concentrate®
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Non Formulary
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Shampoo, cetrimide 10%, undecenoic acid 1% |
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Cocois®
(Other scalp preparations)
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Non Formulary
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Scalp ointment, coal tar solution 12%, salicylic acid 2%, precipitated sulfur 4%, in a coconut oil emollient basis.
Sebco is on Formulary (replacing Cocois). |
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Dermax®
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Non Formulary
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(Shampoo, benzalkonium chloride 0.5%)
- In Primary Care - Non-formulary Self-care Policy
- CUHFT - Non-formulary
- NWAFT - Non-formulary
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Eflornithine (Vaniqa®)
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Non Formulary
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- Cream, eflornithine (as hydrochloride monohydrate) 11.5%
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Finasteride (Propecia®)
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Non Formulary
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MHRA Drug Safety Update: Finasteride - rare reports of depression and suicidal thoughts
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Minoxidil (Regaine®)
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Non Formulary
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Polytar Plus®
(Other scalp preparations)
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Non Formulary
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Polytar®
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Non Formulary
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- Discontinued by Manufacturer in 2015
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Psoriderm®
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Non Formulary
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Scalp lotion (= shampoo), coal tar 2.5%, lecithin 0.3% |
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Selenium Sulphide (Selsun®)
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Non Formulary
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(Shampoo 2.5%)
- In Primary Care - Non-formulary Self-care Policy
- CUHFT - Formulary
- NWAFT - Non-formulary
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Cytotoxic Drug
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Controlled Drug
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High Cost Medicine
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Cancer Drugs Fund
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NHS England |
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Homecare |
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Traffic Light Status Information
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Available Over the Counter. Consider Self Care |
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Formulary - Can be prescribed in both secondary and primary care. |
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Formulary - Specialist Advice, secondary care advice provided for primary care initiation. |
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Formulary - Specialist initiation without shared care guidance. |
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Formulary - Specialist initiation with shared care guidance. |
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Restricted - Prescribing (and monitoring where applicable) to remain with the hospital or specialist service. Not to be prescribed in Primary Care |
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Not recommended for prescribing. Switch to alternative cost-effective option. |
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Not recommended for prescribing in primary or secondary care. |
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Not recommended as no formal application made for addition to the formulary. Contact relevant pharmacy team for further information.
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Non-Formulary (category under review). |
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