Specialist Skin Formulary
Background
Wherever possible the use of licensed medicines is encouraged to assure safety and efficacy. For many common dermatological | diseases including psoriasis and eczema, the range of licensed medicines is limited. As a result, Dermatology prescribing may | rely significantly on unlicensed creams and ointments (known as ‘Specials’) containing tars, dithranol, salicylic acid, steroids and | other active constituents in a range of concentrations and bases. This is of particular concern in primary care where lack of | effective price controls and a mechanism to ensure independent scrutiny of product quality has increased costs and concern | about standards. | To address these concerns and help to optimise quality of care Dermatology 'Specials' should only be prescribed from the | document: | | 'Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease' | | The prescribing of such products may be continued in Primary Care.
| When a product is required that is not included in the 'BAD' list then the prescribing of such will remain with the Consultant/ Prescriber and may not be continued in Primary Care.
| | Where a preparation is required that is not listed in the BAD document then there is a requirement to submit a request to East
| Lancashire Medicines Management Board (ELMMB) for the product to be considered for inclusion in the formulary.
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