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Skin / Gustatory sweating
  propantheline bromide Non-Formulary
Skin / Hyperhidrosis
  aluminium chloride hexahydrate Formulary
  Liquid
Anhydrol (Dermal Laboratories Ltd) Formulary
  botulinum toxin type A Hospital Only NICE TA260
NICE TA605
  Powder for solution for injection
Azzalure (Galderma (UK) Ltd) Hospital Only
Bocouture (Merz Pharma UK Ltd) Hospital Only
Botox (AbbVie Ltd) Hospital Only
Dysport (Ipsen Ltd) Hospital Only
Xeomin (Merz Pharma UK Ltd) Hospital Only
  glycopyrronium bromide Hospital Only
Glycopyrronium bromide

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

Skin / Scalp and hair conditions
  benzalkonium chloride Formulary
  cetrimide with undecenoic acid Formulary
  coal tar Amber
  Shampoo
Coal tar (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic (Johnson & Johnson Ltd) Amber
Polytar Scalp (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Cutaneous emulsion
Exorex (Teva UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
  coal tar with salicylic acid and precipitated sulfur Formulary
Prescribing Information

Coal tar containing products are established treatment options used in dermatology - see NICE CKS Click here

Please note, Coal Tar products should not be routinely prescribed for minor dermatological conditions - patients  should be encouraged self-care and to buy over the counter where appropriate. Coal Tar products can be prescribed as formulary treatment options for moderate-severe cases.

  ketoconazole Formulary
  selenium Formulary
Selenium

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

Skin / Alopecia
  finasteride Non-Formulary
  minoxidil Non-Formulary
  Liquid
Minoxidil (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
Regaine (Johnson & Johnson Ltd, McNeil Products Ltd) Non-Formulary
Skin / Hirsutism
  co-cyprindiol Amber
  eflornithine Non-Formulary
Skin / Superficial soft-tissue injuries and superficial thrombophlebitis
  heparinoid Non-Formulary
Skin / Dry and scaling skin disorders
  barrier creams and ointments Formulary
  emollient bath and shower products, antimicrobial-containing Formulary
  Bath additive
Emulsiderm (Dermal Laboratories Ltd) Non-Formulary
Oilatum Plus (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Non-Formulary
  emollient bath and shower products, paraffin-containing
Emollient Guidelines

The emollient guidelines were developed in collaboration with Medicines Management, Consultant Dermatologists and General Practitioners with specialist interest in dermatology.

Click here to access the guidelines

  Bath additive
Emollient bath and shower products, paraffin-containing (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
Dermalo (Dermal Laboratories Ltd) Formulary
  Cutaneous wash
Emollient bath and shower products, paraffin-containing (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
E45 emollient wash (Karo Pharma UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
  emollient creams and ointments, antimicrobial-containing Formulary
  emollient creams and ointments, colloidal oatmeal-containing
  Form unstated
Emollient creams and ointments, colloidal oatmeal-containing (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  emollient creams and ointments, paraffin-containing Formulary
Emollient Guidelines

The emollient guidelines were developed in collaboration with Medicines Management, Consultant Dermatologists and General Practitioners with specialist interest in dermatology.

Click here to access the guidelines

  Liquid
Emollient creams and ointments, paraffin-containing (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  Spray
Emollin (C D Medical Ltd) Non-Formulary
  emollients, urea-containing
Emollient Guidelines

The emollient guidelines were developed in collaboration with Medicines Management, Consultant Dermatologists and General Practitioners with specialist interest in dermatology.

Click here to access the guidelines

  Products without form
Emollients, urea-containing (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Dermatonics Once (Dermatonics Ltd) Formulary
Flexitol (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Non-Formulary
Skin / Acne
  adapalene Formulary
  azelaic acid Formulary
  benzoyl peroxide Formulary
  clindamycin Amber
CLINDAMYCIN

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only

  Solution for injection
Clindamycin (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Dalacin C (Pfizer Ltd) Hospital Only
  co-cyprindiol Amber
  erythromycin Non-Formulary
  isotretinoin Hospital Only
  lymecycline Formulary
  minocycline Hospital Only
  Modified-release capsule
Acnamino MR (Dexcel-Pharma Ltd) Hospital Only
Minocin MR (Viatris UK Healthcare Ltd) Hospital Only
  nicotinamide Non-Formulary
  oxytetracycline Formulary
  tretinoin with clindamycin Amber
Specialist Initiation

Treclin (tretinoin with clindamycin) is amber on the formulary and requires Specialist Initiation before continuation in Primary Care (no shared care guidelines).

Skin / Rosacea
  azelaic acid Formulary
  brimonidine tartrate Hospital Only
  ivermectin Formulary
Skin / Sun protection and photodamage
  fluorouracil Shared Care
  fluorouracil with salicylic acid Amber
  Cutaneous solution
Actikerall (Almirall Ltd) Amber
  ingenol mebutate Non-Formulary
Skin / Warts and calluses
  formaldehyde Non-Formulary
  Liquid
Formaldehyde (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  imiquimod Amber
  podophyllotoxin Non-Formulary
  Liquid
Warticon (Phoenix Labs Ltd) Non-Formulary
  salicylic acid Formulary
Psoriasis

For the topical treatment of psoriasis, preparations include: Zinc and Salicylic Acid Paste, BP (specialist recommendation).

  Liquid
Occlusal (Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Non-Formulary
  silver nitrate Hospital Only
Skin / Eczema and psoriasis
  acitretin Hospital Only
  adalimumab Hospital Only NICE TA187
NICE TA329
NICE TA199
NICE TA195
NICE TA375
NICE TA715
NICE TA383
NICE TA392
NICE TA146
NICE TA460
  Solution for injection
Humira (AbbVie Ltd) Hospital Only
  alclometasone dipropionate Non-Formulary
  alitretinoin Hospital Only NICE TA177
  apremilast Hospital Only NICE TA433
NICE TA419
  azathioprine Shared Care
Azathioprine

Azathioprine is Hospital Only in the following situations:

  • Severe Resistant Childhood Atopic Eczema
  • Renal Transplantation
  • ALL Parenteral formulations

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' .        

  baricitinib Hospital Only NICE TA466
NICE TA681
NICE TA926
  beclometasone dipropionate Non-Formulary
  betamethasone Formulary
Betamethasone

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Liquid
Betacap (Dermal Laboratories Ltd) Formulary
Betnovate (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Formulary
Diprosone (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd) Non-Formulary
  betamethasone with clioquinol Non-Formulary
  betamethasone with fusidic acid Non-Formulary
  betamethasone with neomycin Non-Formulary
  calcipotriol Formulary
  Liquid
Calcipotriol (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  calcitriol Non-Formulary
  certolizumab pegol Hospital Only NICE TA375
NICE TA383
NICE TA415
NICE TA445
NICE TA574
  Solution for injection
Cimzia (UCB Pharma Ltd) Hospital Only
  ciclosporin Shared Care NICE TA369
Ciclosporin

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only

 

Ciclosporin eye drops (ikervis) are Amber - Specialist Initiated (please see Clarity TeamNet for the Ikervis Information Sheet for Primary Care Prescribers). 

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' . 

  Oral solution
Neoral (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Shared Care
Sandimmun (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Hospital Only
  Solution for infusion
Sandimmun (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Hospital Only
  clobetasol propionate Formulary
  Liquid
Dermovate (GlaxoSmithKline UK Ltd) Formulary
  clobetasone butyrate Formulary
  coal tar Amber
  Shampoo
Coal tar (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic (Johnson & Johnson Ltd) Amber
Polytar Scalp (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Cutaneous emulsion
Exorex (Teva UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
  coal tar with calamine Amber
  coal tar with coconut oil and salicylic acid Formulary
  coal tar with dithranol and salicylic acid Amber
  coal tar with salicylic acid Amber
  coal tar with salicylic acid and precipitated sulfur Formulary
Prescribing Information

Coal tar containing products are established treatment options used in dermatology - see NICE CKS Click here

Please note, Coal Tar products should not be routinely prescribed for minor dermatological conditions - patients  should be encouraged self-care and to buy over the counter where appropriate. Coal Tar products can be prescribed as formulary treatment options for moderate-severe cases.

  coal tar with zinc oxide Amber
  dimethyl fumarate Hospital Only
Skilarence® NICE TA475
Tecfidera® NICE TA320
  Gastro-resistant tablet
Skilarence (Almirall Ltd) Hospital Only
  Gastro-resistant capsule
Tecfidera (Biogen Idec Ltd) Hospital Only
  dithranol Amber
British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) list of preferred Specials

For many common dermatological diseases including psoriasis and eczema, the range of licensed medicines is limited.
 
As a result, Dermatology prescribing may rely significantly on unlicensed creams and ointments (known as ‘Specials’) containing tars, dithranol, salicylic acid, steroids and other active constituents in a range of concentrations and bases.
 
Adherence to the revised British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) list of preferred Specials is encouraged to ensure safe, consistent and cost-effective prescribing.
 
Click here to access the BAD preferred list and other guidelines

  dithranol with salicylic acid and zinc oxide Amber
  dupilumab Hospital Only NICE TA534
NICE TA751
  Solution for injection
Dupixent (Sanofi) Hospital Only
  etanercept Hospital Only NICE TA103
NICE TA195
NICE TA375
NICE TA715
NICE TA199
NICE TA383
  Solution for injection
Benepali (Biogen Idec Ltd) Hospital Only
Enbrel (Pfizer Ltd) Hospital Only
Enbrel MyClic (Pfizer Ltd) Hospital Only
Erelzi (Sandoz Ltd) Hospital Only
  Powder and solvent for solution for injection
Enbrel (Pfizer Ltd) Hospital Only
  fludroxycortide Non-Formulary
  Impregnated dressing
Fludroxycortide (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  fluocinolone acetonide Formulary NICE TA301
NICE TA613
NICE TA590
  fluocinonide Non-Formulary
  fluticasone Non-Formulary
  hydrocortisone Formulary
Hydrocortisone

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Solution for injection
Hydrocortisone (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  Powder for solution for injection
Solu-Cortef (Pfizer Ltd) Hospital Only
  Powder and solvent for solution for injection
Solu-Cortef (Pfizer Ltd) Hospital Only
  hydrocortisone butyrate Non-Formulary
  Liquid
Locoid (Neon Healthcare Ltd) Non-Formulary
  ichthammol Amber
British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) list of preferred Specials

For many common dermatological diseases including psoriasis and eczema, the range of licensed medicines is limited.
 
As a result, Dermatology prescribing may rely significantly on unlicensed creams and ointments (known as ‘Specials’) containing tars, dithranol, salicylic acid, steroids and other active constituents in a range of concentrations and bases.
 
Adherence to the revised British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) list of preferred Specials is encouraged to ensure safe, consistent and cost-effective prescribing.
 
Click here to access the BAD preferred list and other guidelines

  infliximab Hospital Only NICE TA134
NICE TA195
NICE TA375
NICE TA715
NICE TA199
NICE TA187
NICE TA163
NICE TA329
NICE TA383
  methotrexate Shared Care
Methotrexate

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.  

A formal Shared Care Guideline (SCG) may be available.

If it is for the specific condition you are asked to continue treatment for and you are happy to prescribe in accordance with the guideline, then take over the agreed responsibilities including prescribing. Please ensure the document is scanned into the patient's electronic records.

Click here for the Shared Care Guideline Repository

If sufficient information has not been provided and if you do not feel happy to continue to prescribe, it is advisable to refer the patient back to the specialist clinic and complete and send as soon as possible an 'inappropriate prescribing request communication form' .   

  Solution for injection
Methotrexate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
Methofill (Accord-UK Ltd) Hospital Only
Metoject PEN (medac UK) Hospital Only
Nordimet (Nordic Pharma Ltd) Hospital Only
Zlatal (Nordic Pharma Ltd) Hospital Only
  Solution for infusion
Methotrexate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  mometasone furoate Formulary
  Liquid
Elocon (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd) Non-Formulary
  pimecrolimus Amber NICE TA82
  risankizumab Hospital Only NICE TA596
NICE TA803
NICE TA888
  secukinumab Hospital Only NICE TA350
NICE TA407
NICE TA719
NICE TA445
NICE TA935
  Solution for injection
Cosentyx (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Hospital Only
  tacalcitol Non-Formulary
  tacrolimus Amber NICE TA82
NICE TA481
NICE TA481
Tacrolimus

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

Prescribe by BRAND

  tildrakizumab Hospital Only NICE TA575
  Solution for injection
Ilumetri (Almirall Ltd) Hospital Only
  ustekinumab Hospital Only NICE TA180
NICE TA340
NICE TA456
NICE TA633
  Solution for injection
Stelara (Janssen-Cilag Ltd) Hospital Only
  Solution for infusion
Stelara (Janssen-Cilag Ltd) Hospital Only
Skin / Urticaria
  acrivastine Non-Formulary
  alimemazine tartrate Non-Formulary
  Oral solution
Alimemazine tartrate (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  desloratadine Formulary
  Oral solution
Desloratadine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Neoclarityn (Organon Pharma (UK) Ltd) Non-Formulary
  fexofenadine hydrochloride Formulary
  levocetirizine hydrochloride Formulary
  Oral solution
Xyzal (UCB Pharma Ltd) Non-Formulary
  loratadine Formulary
  Oral solution
Loratadine (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  mizolastine Non-Formulary
  Modified-release tablet
Mizollen (Sanofi Consumer Healthcare) Non-Formulary
  omalizumab Hospital Only NICE TA278
NICE TA339
  Solution for injection
Xolair (Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd) Hospital Only
  promethazine hydrochloride Formulary
Promethazine hydrochloride

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Phenergan (Sanofi Consumer Healthcare) Formulary
  Solution for injection
Phenergan (Sanofi Consumer Healthcare) Hospital Only
Skin / Skin cleansers, antiseptics and desloughing agents
  alcohol Non-Formulary
  Form unstated
Alcohol (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  chlorhexidine Formulary
  Liquid
Cepton (Dendron Brands Ltd) Non-Formulary
Hibi (Molnlycke Health Care Ltd) Formulary
Hibiscrub (Molnlycke Health Care Ltd) Formulary
Hydrex (Ecolab Healthcare Division) Formulary
  chlorhexidine gluconate with isopropyl alcohol Formulary
  Liquid
ChloraPrep (Becton, Dickinson UK Ltd) Formulary
  chlorhexidine with cetrimide Non-Formulary
  hydrogen peroxide Formulary
  Liquid
Hydrogen peroxide (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  potassium permanganate Formulary
  Tablet for cutaneous solution
Potassium permanganate (Non-proprietary) Formulary
Permitabs (Alliance Pharmaceuticals Ltd) Formulary
  povidone-iodine Formulary
  Liquid
Videne (Ecolab Healthcare Division) Formulary
  proflavine Non-Formulary
Skin / Minor cuts and abrasions
  castor oil with collodion and colophony Non-Formulary
Skin / Pruritus
  alimemazine tartrate Non-Formulary
  Oral solution
Alimemazine tartrate (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  calamine with zinc oxide Non-Formulary
  Liquid
Calamine with zinc oxide (Non-proprietary) Non-Formulary
  cetirizine hydrochloride Formulary
  Oral solution
Cetirizine hydrochloride (Non-proprietary) Formulary
  chlorphenamine maleate Formulary
Chlorphenamine

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Oral solution
Piriton (Haleon UK Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Solution for injection
Chlorphenamine maleate (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  coal tar with calamine Amber
  crotamiton Formulary
  doxepin Non-Formulary
  hydroxyzine hydrochloride Formulary
  levocetirizine hydrochloride Formulary
  Oral solution
Xyzal (UCB Pharma Ltd) Non-Formulary
  levomenthol Non-Formulary
Skin / Bacterial skin infections
  metronidazole Formulary
Metronidazole

Parenteral formulation is for Hospital Prescribing Only.

  Infusion
Metronidazole (Non-proprietary) Hospital Only
  mupirocin Formulary
  neomycin sulfate Non-Formulary
  silver sulfadiazine Amber
Skin / Fungal skin infections
  amorolfine Formulary
  benzoic acid with salicylic acid Non-Formulary
  clotrimazole Formulary
  Spray
Canesten (Bayer Plc) Non-Formulary
  econazole nitrate Non-Formulary
  griseofulvin Non-Formulary
  ketoconazole Formulary
  miconazole Formulary
  Spray
Daktarin (Johnson & Johnson Ltd) Formulary
  terbinafine Formulary
  tioconazole Non-Formulary
Skin / Parasitic skin infections
  benzyl benzoate Non-Formulary
  dimeticone Non-Formulary
  Liquid
Hedrin (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Non-Formulary
Lyclear (Omega Pharma Ltd) Non-Formulary
  Cutaneous spray solution
Hedrin (Thornton & Ross Ltd) Non-Formulary
  malathion Formulary
  permethrin Formulary
  Liquid
Lyclear (Omega Pharma Ltd) Non-Formulary
Skin / Viral skin infections
  aciclovir Formulary
Aciclovir

Parenteral formulation is for hospital prescribing only.

For other formulations - prescribe generically.