NHS Pharmacy First Approved List Updated April 2025

Published: 03/04/25

The approved list of products for the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Service has been updated from the 1st April 2025.

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Changes made in this edition:

• Update to Section 10 Skin to amend NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde’s emollient choices to:

• Zerobase cream, 50 g & 500 g pack sizes

• Zerodouble gel, 100 g & 500 g pack sizes

• Cetraben Lotion, 200 ml & 500 ml pack sizes

• White Soft Paraffin 50%/Liquid Paraffin 50%, 500 g pack size

• Zeroderm ointment, 500 g pack size

• Hydromol bath and shower emollient, 350 ml, 500 ml & 1000 ml pack sizes

Changes made in previous editions to be aware of:

In the 1 June 2024 Edition, a change was made to Section 2.2 Cough to remove Simple linctus paediatric sugar free and Simple Linctus sugar free, all pack sizes.

This removal was following advice from Area Drugs and Therapeutics Committees Collaborative (ADTCC). Lack of clinical evidence of effectiveness means they cannot support the continued inclusion of these products as treatments available on the NHS, in line with prescribing guidance across the country. 

Patients presenting with symptoms of a cough can obtain background information on coughs and their clinical management at NHS Inform here  If the patient subsequently requires further support, they can still access NHS Pharmacy First Scotland consultations for advice and/or referral where appropriate.

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