Fluorouracil - Actinic keratosis
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ChemicalSubstance :
Fluorouracil
Indication :
Actinic keratosis
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Brand Names Include :
Efudix
Important Information :
Fluorouracil 5% cream
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Supporting Documents :
2
Other Indications
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Other Drugs
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Committee Recommendations (2)
Fluorouracil 5% cream (Efudix) has been agreed as an appropriate treatment option for aktinic keratosis and may be initiated in Primary Care.
The APC has made recommendations for the primary care treatment choices for actinic keratosis - see treatment guidelines below.
The PCN supported adding Fluorouracil 5% Cream (Efudix) as an additional medical treatment option available for the management of Actinic Keratosis within the licensed indications. It will be considered as green on the traffic light system (NOTE - a GP should NOT be requested to prescribe as a result of an out-patient referral. It would be appropriate for the Trust to supply the full course in accordance with the Interface Prescribing Policy).