Surrey Heartlands

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Anthelios - Photodermatoses

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Sunscreen lotion SPF 50+
Formulary Status :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
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Restrictions / Comments :
Important
Only approved on the NHS for 2 indications - see PAD

Only approved on the NHS for 2 ACBS approved indications:

  • Photoaggravated dermatoses: pre-existing skin conditions that can be aggravated or exacerbated by sunlight on exposed areas of skin.
  • Photodermatoses: skin disorders that are caused (rather than aggravated) by exposure to sunlight

Any other use is non-formulary

Documentation

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PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Anthelios
Indication :
Photodermatoses
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Keywords :
Sunscreen, sun lotion, sun block, abnormal cutaneous photosensitivity, xeroderma pigmentosum, porphyria
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Other Indications

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

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Photodermatoses.

Committee Recommendations (1)

05 Jul 23 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee agree that patients with the following conditions can be prescribed specific sunscreens under the Advisory Committee on Borderline Substances (ACBS) advice.

  • Photoaggravated dermatoses: pre-existing skin conditions that can be aggravated or exacerbated by sunlight on exposed areas of skin.
  • Photodermatoses: skin disorders that are caused (rather than aggravated) by exposure to sunlight

For patients with these conditions, the following specific brands should be prescribed, namely: Anthelios® Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50+, Sunsense Ultra Lotion, SPF 50+ Uvistat® Lipscreen SPF 50, Uvistat® Suncream SPF 30 and 50. These brands of sunscreen will therefore be GREEN for ACBS indications only.

All other brands and uses of sunscreen will therefore be NON-FORMULARY.