Fluorouracil - Actinic keratosis

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Status 1

Green

Formulations :

Cream

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

Guidelines

SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

Preferred

Fluorouracil 5% cream

Fluorouracil 4% cream

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Fluorouracil

Indication :

Actinic keratosis

Group Name :

Keywords :

Sun damage, skin, AK, dermatology, cream

Brand Names Include :

Tolak

Important Information :

Latest Additions Date From :

28 Oct 2025

Latest Additions Date To :

28 Nov 2025

Guidelines :

Actinic keratosis

Supporting Documents :

Committee Recommendations (2)

06 Nov 19 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

Fluorouracil 5% cream 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.

27 Nov 13 - Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)

The PCN supported adding Fluorouracil 5% Cream 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).

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Other Drugs

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