Hydrocortisone - Inflammatory skin conditions

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Status 1

Green

Formulations :

Cream
Ointment

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

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SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

1% - mild potency

Status 2

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Cream
Ointment

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

NFD1

SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

0.5% ointment is non-formulary

2.5% cream and ointment are non-formulary

Documentation

Policy Statement

Hydrocortisone 2.5% Cream / Ointment - Policy statement PCN 341-2018 - May 2018

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Hydrocortisone

Indication :

Inflammatory skin conditions

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Keywords :

psoriasis, pruritis, eczema, atopic dermatitis, topical corticosteroids, insect bites

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Committee Recommendations (1)

02 May 18 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

The Prescribing Clinical Network does not recommend the routine prescribing of hydrocortisone 2.5% cream or ointment due to high costs compared to lower strength, equally effective hydrocortisone preparations.

IMPORTANT: NHS England have issued guidance (March 2018) stating that a prescription for treatment of contact dermatitis and insect bites/stings will not routinely be offered in primary care as the condition is appropriate for self-care. GPs are directed to the general exceptions in the guidance and their own professional contractual responsibilities in deciding whether to prescribe

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Hydrocortisone is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Inflammatory skin conditions.