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. Skin

13.11. Skin cleansers, antiseptics, and preparations for promotion of wound healing

13.11.2. Chlorhexidine salts

Preferred List
CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE

Prescribing Notes:

Brands include: Hibiscrub®, Hydrex® and Unisept®. See individual preparation literature for appropriate uses and directions.

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13.11.4. Iodine

Preferred List
POVIDONE-IODINE

Prescribing Notes:

The following preparations are available for prescribing on the NHS in primary care:

  • Betadine® Dry Powder Spray

See individual preparation literature for appropriate uses and directions.

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13.11.6. Oxidisers and dyes

Preferred List
HYDROGEN PEROXIDE BP (solution)

Prescribing Notes:

For other topical anti-infective preparations containing hydrogen peroxide, see section 13.10.1.1.

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13.11.7. Preparations for promotion of wound healing

Preferred List
Specialist Only
BIRCH BARK EXTRACT (FILSUVEZ)

Prescribing Notes:

For use by specialists in treatment of partial thickness wounds associated with dystrophic and junctional epidermolysis bullosa (EB) in patients 6 months and older.

It is available via the ultra-orphan pathway with reassessment by SMC following 3 years of data collection. Appropriate paperwork needs completing before prescribing to ensure registration on the national risk sharing scheme.

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