Fluorouracil 5% Cream

Indication

Topical treatment of superficial pre-malignant skin lesions.

Green

Brand:

Efudix

Nice TA:

Commissioning responsibility:

CCG

PbR excluded:

BNF chapter:

Skin

Background

Prescribers should refer patients with skin lesions suggestive of skin cancers using the principles of the NICE suspected cancer guideline. Patients must be counselled in full on the correct use of fluorouracil 5% Cream, its risks and side effects.

Recommendation

LSCMMG Recommendation:

Green

Reason for decision:

Suitable for initiation in primary care

Supporting documents:

Fluorouracil 5% Cream New Medicine Assessment

Decisions of Lancashire local decision making groups

BwD	BP	CSR	EL	FW	GP	MB	WL
Green	Green	Green	Green	Green	Green	Green	Green

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Last Updated: 22 - Aug - 2023

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Fluorouracil 5% Cream

Indication

Background

Recommendation

Decisions of Lancashire local decision making groups