Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols 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
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
13.10.1. Antibacterial preparations

13.10.1.2. Antibacterial preparations also used systemically

Preferred List
FUSIDIC ACID (FUCIDIN)

Prescribing Notes:

For oral preparations, see section 5.1.7.

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METRONIDAZOLE

Prescribing Notes:

For topical preparations, please refer to 13.6.1.  Metronidazole is available in a range of topical preparations, some of which are licensed for acne rosacea. Consult BNF for further information.

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Total Formulary
Specialist and GP
DAPSONE

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist initiation for licensed indications. 

Prescribing Notes:

For indications other than dermatology please refer to section 5.1.10

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