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We are considering making Dovonex Psoriasis 50 microgram/g Ointment available to buy from pharmacies. We always want to involve the public and healthcare professionals in decisions that affect them. We want to know what you think about this change.
The Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances (ACBS) is responsible for advising on the prescribing and use of borderline substances in NHS primary care and the community.
Healthcare professionals prescribing dupilumab should be alert to the risks of ocular reactions. New onset or worsening ocular symptoms require prompt review. Referral for ophthalmological examination should be made as appropriate.
Matt Hancock has spoken about the impact of technology on healthcare providers' ability to respond to COVID-19 – and the vital role it will play in the future.
Rarely, severe adverse effects can occur on stopping treatment with topical corticosteroids, often after long-term continuous or inappropriate use of moderate to high potency products. To reduce the risks of these events, prescribe the topical corticosteroid of lowest potency needed...
Organisations can apply for a share of up to £450,000 to develop technology to improve the diagnosis and management of skin conditions.
We remind healthcare professionals that isotretinoin should only be used for severe forms of acne resistant to adequate courses of standard therapy with systemic antibacterials and topical therapy. Prescription of isotretinoin should be supervised by specialist dermatologists with a full...
Isotretinoin should only be prescribed by consultant dermatologist-led teams and dispensed only by a hospital pharmacy.
Employment Tribunal decision.
The Isotretinoin Expert Working Group of the Commission on Human Medicines has made recommendations to strengthen the safety of isotretinoin treatment. Recommendations include new warnings, the need for consistent monitoring requirements for psychiatric side effects, the introduction of new monitoring...
New prescriber checklists, patient reminder cards, and pharmacy checklists are available to support the Pregnancy Prevention Programme in women taking acitretin, alitretinoin, and isotretinoin. Advice about the risk of neuropsychiatric reactions has been made consistent for all oral retinoid medicines.
Monitor patients closely for skin cancers. Advise patients to seek urgent attention if they develop signs or symptoms of serious infections.
Healthcare professionals reminded that tacrolimus may be associated with possible risk of malignancy.
The risk of foetal malformation with oral retinoids is extremely high, even when used at a low dose or for a short time during pregnancy. All oral retinoids have an associated Pregnancy Prevention Programme (PPP), which is supported by educational...
Dr Tanya Bleiker has been appointed a member of the Veterinary Products Committee.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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