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The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
13.6. Acne and rosacea
13.6.3. Topical preparations for rosacea
Preferred List
METRONIDAZOLE (ROZEX) (0.75% CREAM, GEL)
Total Formulary
AZELAIC ACID (FINACEA) (15% gel)
Prescribing Notes:
The 15% gel (Finacea®) preparation is for use in the treatment of rosacea.
BRIMONIDINE (MIRVASO) (gel)
Restrictions:
Restricted to use in patients with moderate to severe persistent facial erythema associated with rosacea.
Prescribing Notes:
It should be noted that this only provides symptomatic treatment for the erythema component and does not treat the rosacea directly.
IVERMECTIN (cream)
Restrictions:
Restricted to the treatment of moderate to severe inflammatory lesions of rosacea where other topical treatments are unsuitable or ineffective.