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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 (non formulary). 



Chapter review date:
Chapter Links...
Link   Acne Vulgaris - primary care treatment pathway
Link   British Association of Dermatology (BAD) list of recommended special order products
Link   Management of psoriasis in adults (September 2019)
Link   Pan Dorset Moisture Pathway October 2018
Link   Rosacea Pathway
 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


 

 
 
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
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 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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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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