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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. Skin
13.8. Sunscreens, camouflagers and photodamage
13.8.1. Sunscreen preparations and photodamage
13.8.1.2. Conditions associated with photodamage
Total Formulary
AFAMELANOTIDE (implant)
Restrictions:
Prevention of phototoxicity in adult patients with erythropoietic protoporphyria (EPP) is restricted to specialist use.
Prescribing Notes:
- This therapy is available via the Scottish Government Ultra-orphan pathway
- Formulary status will be reconsidered following the reassessment by SMC (expected 2024)