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
13.5. Preparations for eczema and psoriasis

13.5.2. Preparations for psoriasis

Preferred List
Preferred List First Line
PSORIDERM (cream)
CALCIPOTRIOL, BETAMETHASONE

Prescribing Notes:

The preferred product is the generic calcipotriol and betamethasone ointment which is available at a reduced cost compared to branded products.

Other formulations are also available but associated with significantly higher acquisition costs.

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Total Formulary
Specialist Only
ACITRETIN

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist use only. Restricted to hospital use under specialist dermatological supervision.

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CALCIPOTRIOL (ointment)
CALCITRIOL (OINTMENT)
COAL TAR (EXOREX) (lotion)
COAL TAR, SALICYLIC ACID (OINTMENT)
DITHRANOL (DITHROCREAM) (CREAM)

Prescribing Notes:

Available in 0.1%, 0.25%, 0.5%, 1% and 2% strengths.

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SALICYLIC ACID
SALICYLIC ACID IN AQUEOUS CREAM 5%

Prescribing Notes:

This is not available as a licensed proprietary preparation, but is routinely available as a "special"

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SALICYLIC ACID IN AQUEOUS CREAM 10%

Prescribing Notes:

This is not available as a licensed proprietary preparation, but is routinely available as a "special"

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SALICYLIC ACID IN YELLOW SOFT PARAFFIN 5%

Prescribing Notes:

This is not available as a licensed proprietary preparation, but is routinely available as a "special"

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SALICYLIC ACID IN YELLOW SOFT PARAFFIN 10%

Prescribing Notes:

This is not available as a licensed proprietary preparation, but is routinely available as a "special"

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