Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
Key to symbols The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
The medicine should be initiated by, or on the advice of a specialist, but is suitable for continuation by a GP
The medicine should only be used and prescribed by a specialist
Indicates the preferred choice within a class or group of medicines
13.4. Topical corticosteroids

13.4.6. Potent

Preferred List
BETAMETHASONE VALERATE (BETNOVATE)

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Total Formulary
BETAMETHASONE DIPROPRIONATE (DIPROSONE) (cream, ointment and lotion)

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DIFLUCORTOLONE VALERATE (NERISONE) (cream, ointment and oily cream)

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FLUOCINOLONE ACETONIDE (SYNALAR) (GEL)

Restrictions:

Restricted to patients who are unsuitable for other topical preparations

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FLUTICASONE PROPIONATE (CUTIVATE) (CREAM AND OINTMENT)

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HYDROCORTISONE BUTYRATE (LOCOID)

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MOMETASONE FUROATE (ELOCON) (cream, ointment and scalp application)

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