Greater Glasgow and Clyde Medicines
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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. Skin

13.9. Shampoos and other preparations for scalp and hair conditions

13.9.1. Shampoo preparations

Preferred List
COAL TAR, COCONUT OIL, SALICYLIC ACID (CAPASAL)

Prescribing Notes:

Contains coal tar1%, coconut oil 1% and salicylic acid 0.5%

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BENZALKONIUM CHLORIDE (DERMAX)

Prescribing Notes:

For use in soborrhoeic scalp conditions like dermatitis. Contains benzalkonium chloride 0.5%

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KETOCONAZOLE (2% shampoo)

Prescribing Notes:

Not for use in the treatment of psoriasis

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Total Formulary
CETRIMIDE, UNDECENOIC ACID (CEANEL CONCENTRATE)

Prescribing Notes:

Contains cetrimide 10% and undecenoic acid 1%

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SELENIUM SULPHIDE (SELSUN)

Prescribing Notes:

Contains selenium sulphide 2.5%

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T/Gel (shampoo)

Prescribing Notes:

Contains coal tar extract 2% (20mg in 1ml)

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13.9.2. Scalp preparations

For corticosteroid scalp preparations, please refer to section 13.4
Preferred List
COAL TAR, SALICYLIC ACID, SULPHUR (COCOIS) (scalp ointment)

Prescribing Notes:

For use in psoriasis.

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COAL TAR, SALICYLIC ACID, SULPHUR (SEBCO) (scalp ointment)

Prescribing Notes:

For use in psoriasis

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Total Formulary
SALICYLIC ACID IN AQUEOUS CREAM 10%

Prescribing Notes:

This is not available as a licensed proprietary preparation, but is routinely available as a "special"

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SALICYLIC ACID IN AQUEOUS CREAM 5%

Prescribing Notes:

This is not available as a licensed proprietary preparation, but is routinely available as a "special"

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13.9.3. Hirsutism

Preferred List
CO-CYPRINDIOL

Prescribing Notes:

Brands include Dianette®. Contains a mixture of cyproterone acetate and ethinylestradiol in a 2000:35 part ratio. CSM advice (see BNF for full advice): Prescribers are reminded that the risk of venous thromboembolism is higher in women taking co-cyprindiol than those taking a low-dose combined oral contraceptive. It is licensed for severe acne and moderately severe hirsutism and should not be used solely for contraception though it is occasionally used as a contraceptive (unlicensed indication) when acne is present. It is contraindicated in those with a personal or close family history of venous thromboembolism.

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Total Formulary
EFLORNITHINE

Restrictions:

Restricted for the treatment of facial hirsutism in women for whom alternative drug therapy is ineffective, contraindicated or considered inappropriate.

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13.9.4. Alopecia areata

Total Formulary
Specialist Only
RITLECITINIB (Litfulo)

Restrictions:

Restricted to specialist use only

Prescribing Notes:

For the treatment of severe alopecia areata 

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