December 2024 Update - NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List of Products

Published: 04/12/24

There has been an update to the NHS Pharmacy First Scotland Approved List.

Please note: the attached updated version of the Approved List which comes into force on the 1st December 2024. There are a number of changes made in this edition which are listed below.

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Changes made in this Edition:

Update to Section 7.3 Allergic Eye Conditions to remove Sodium cromoglicate 2% eye drops 5 ml as this pack size has been discontinued.

Update to Section 8.1 removal of Ear Wax to reinstate Arjun ear drops 10 ml as this product was deleted in error in version 33.

Update to Section 10.3 Allergy/Itch to remove Arjun 1% cream 100 g as this product has been discontinued.

Update to Section 10 Skin to amend NHS Western Isles’ emollient choices to:

• Dermol 500 lotion,  500 ml pack size

• Hydromol ointment 125 g & 500 g pack sizes

• Zerobase cream 50 g & 500 g pack sizes

• Zeroderm ointment 125 g & 500 g pack sizes

• Zerodouble gel 100 g & 500 g 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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