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 Formulary Chapter 13: Skin - Full Chapter
Notes:

Please note all items listed in the British Association of Dermatology specials list are classified as having a 'red' traffic light status except for Pigmanorm and Dundee sunscreen - please refer to individual entries for these items.



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Chapter Links...
Link   British Association of Dermatology (BAD) list of recommended special order products
 Details...
13.06.01  Expand sub section  Topical preparations for acne
 link Link    Acne Vulgaris - primary care treatment pathway
 link Link    Rosacea Pathway
13.06.01  Expand sub section  Benzoyl peroxide and azelaic acid
 note  RBCH does not stock Benzoyl Peroxide preparations - GP to prescribe
Acnecide®
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Green

Gel, benzoyl peroxide 5% in an aqueous gel basis
Excipients include propylene glycol

For use within acne guideline when required in combination with antibiotics

Not RBCH

Self Care Self Care Medicine

 
   
Brevoxyl®
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Green

Cream, benzoyl peroxide 4% in an aqueous basis
Excipients include cetyl alcohol, fragrance, stearyl alcohol

For use within acne guideline when required in combination with antibioticsFor use within acne guideline when required in combination with antibiotics

Self Care Self Care Medicine

Not RBCH

 
   
Duac® Once Daily
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Green

Gel, benzoyl peroxide 5%, clindamycin 1% (as phosphate) in an aqueous basis
Excipients include disodium edetate

For use within acne guideline when required in combination with antibiotics

Self Care Self Care Medicine

 
   
Finacea®
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Green 		Gel, azelaic acid 15%
Excipients include disodium edetate, polysorbate 80, propylene glycol 
   
Skinoren®
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Green 		Cream, azelaic acid 20%
Excipients include propylene glycol

Not RBCH 
   
13.06.01  Expand sub section  Topical antibacterials for acne
13.06.01  Expand sub section  Topical retinoids and related preparations for acne
13.06.01  Expand sub section  Other topical preparations for acne to top
 ....
 Non Formulary Items
Benzoyl Peroxide with antimcrobials  (Quinoderm®)

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Self Care Self Care Medicine
 
  
Key
note Notes
Section Title Section Title (top level)
Section Title Section Title (sub level)
First Choice Item First Choice item
Non Formulary Item Non Formulary section
Restricted Drug
Restricted Drug
Unlicensed Drug
Unlicensed
Track Changes
 Display tracking information
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 Link to adult BNF
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 Link to children's BNF
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 Link to SPCs
Cytotoxic Drug
 Cytotoxic Drug
CD
 Controlled Drug
High Cost Medicine
 High Cost Medicine
Cancer Drugs Fund
 Cancer Drugs Fund
NHSE
 NHS England
Homecare
 Homecare
CCG
 CCG

Traffic Light Status Information

Status Description

Green

 May be initiated, stabilised and maintained in primary, secondary or tertiary care  

Amber

 Amber drug - without shared care  

Amber SCG

 Amber drug - with shared care guideline  

Red

 For secondary or tertiary care initiation and long-term maintenance of prescribing  

Black

 Not recommended  

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