North East and North Cumbria
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13 Skin

Specials Recommended by the British Association of Dermatologists for Skin Disease

Most prescribing uses licensed medicines whose safety and efficacy are assured. 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 optimise quality of care, adherence to the revised British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) list of preferred Specials (2018) is encouraged.

13-02-01 Emollients

Aqueous Cream BP
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  • Due to the SLS content to be used as a soap substitute only.

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Aveeno® Cream
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Cetraben®
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DoubleBase®gel
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E45®
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Emulsifying Ointment BP
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Epaderm® emollient
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  • Hydromol® Ointment is made to the same formula and is more cost effective.

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Epimax®
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Hydromol® ointment
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  • This product is also known locally as ‘Emulsifying Ointment RVI
    Formula’. It is softer than emulsifying ointment BP. Epaderm ointment is
    made to the same formula, but is more expensive.

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Hydrous® ointment
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Oilatum® cream
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Oilatum® Junior cream
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Paraffin sterile liquid
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QV®
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  • Approved for used in radiotherapy only.

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ZeroAQS®
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  • SLS free alternative to Aqueous Cream.

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Zerobase®
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  • Alternative to Diprobase

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Zerocream®
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  • Alternative to E45® Cream.

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Zerodouble® Gel
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  • Alternative to Doublebase gel.

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Zeroveen® cream
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  • Alternative to Aveeno

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White Soft Paraffin BP
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Yellow Soft Paraffin BP
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AquaGel lubricating jelly
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  • Approved for the relief of dryness of the nose, lips and face when a patient is using oxygen via nasal prongs, CPAP masks etc

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