Joint Formulary & PAD

Tacalcitol - Psoriasis

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Status 1

Non Formulary
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Important

Non-formulary due to availability of more cost-effective products

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Tacalcitol
Indication :
Psoriasis
Group Name :
Keywords :
Psoriasis Vulgaris, vitamin D analogue
Brand Names Include :
Curatoderm
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Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee recommends the following 

Calcitriol (as Silkis®) is GREEN for use in adults. The safety and efficacy of Silkis® in children less than 18 years have not been established. This is the preferred vitamin D analogue for use in adults.https://surreyccg.res-systems.net/PAD/Search/DrugConditionProfile/4223

Calcipotriol is GREEN for adults and for treating children 6 years of age and upwards. The preferred, most cost-effective calcipotriol product is *Dovonex®. https://surreyccg.res-systems.net/PAD/Search/DrugConditionProfile/6381

Tacalcitol (as Curatoderm®) is BLACK 

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Other Indications

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

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