Lancashire and South Cumbria
Formulary
 
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This chapter of the formulary is under continual development, please let the team know if you have any comments about the contents: mlcsu.lscformulary@nhs.net. 

For more information about the formulary development process, please see: https://www.lancsmmg.nhs.uk/lancashire-and-south-cumbria-icb-formulary-development/

13-05-02 Oral retinoids for psoriasis

Acitretin Neotigason®
Formulary

Capsules 10mg, 25mg

Consultant dermatologist or specialist initiation only

Pregnancy must be excluded before initiation and before each repeat prescription.
Prescriptions for women are limited to 28 days treatment

Link  MHRA: Oral retinoid medicines▼: revised and simplified pregnancy prevention educational materials for healthcare professionals and women

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