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
13. Skin
Most sections of this chapter has now been incorporated into the new West of Scotland formulary [May '26] https://formulary.nhs.scot/west/skin/.
The currently remaining antimicrobials will be reviewed during the regional infection chapter process.