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| Title | Description | Content type | Date* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Change to methotrexate pack sizes due to safety concerns | On 1 April 2008 a smaller pack size of methotrexate tablets was PBS listed to reduce the chance of accidental overdose. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | 2008-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Adapalene with benzoyl peroxide (Epiduo) for severe acne vulgaris | Information about adapalene with benzoyl peroxide, a fixed-dose combination gel for the treatment of severe acne vulgaris. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | 2011-04-01 00:00:00 |
| Imiquimod cream (Aldara) for superficial basal cell carcinoma | Reviews topical use of imiquimod for superficial basal cell carcinoma, including indications for use and comparison with other treatments. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | 2006-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Medicines listed on the PBS for Indigenous Australians | Thiamine tablets and several topical antifungal preparations were listed on the PBS as authority-required benefits for Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | 2006-08-01 00:00:00 |
| Terbinafine authority listed for fungal infections in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples | The authority listing for terbinafine 250 mg tablets was extended o allow the treatment of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples with a dermatophyte infection that has not responded to topical treatment. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Brief item | 2008-04-01 00:00:00 |
| Additional content — Adapalene with benzoyl peroxide (Epiduo) for severe acne vulgaris | Investigator's Global Assessment (IGA) of acne severity | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Web only item | 2011-04-01 00:00:00 |
| Pimecrolimus cream (Elidel) for facial atopic dermatitis | Reviews use of pimecrolimus cream for facial atopic dermatitis when topical corticosteroids are contraindicated. | Professional publication - NPS RADAR - Review | 2006-12-01 00:00:00 |
| NPS News 61 (INSERT): Topical antifungal drugs | Lists common topical antifungal agents | Professional publication - NPS News | 2008-12-01 00:00:00 |
| Treating skin conditions | Explores the place of topical therapies in managing the diverse conditions of solar keratoses, basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and superficial fungal infections. | Professional publication - NPS News | 2008-12-01 00:00:00 |
Useful information from Australian Prescriber
| Content type | Date | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Prescriber - Article | 2000-06-01 00:00:00 | Effect of antifungal creams and pessaries on latex |
| Australian Prescriber - Article | 2000-04-01 00:00:00 | Treating head lice |
| Australian Prescriber - Article | 2000-02-01 00:00:00 | Treatment of scabies |
| Australian Prescriber - Article | 1999-10-01 00:00:00 | Topical anal preparations |
| Australian Prescriber - Article | 1996-08-01 00:00:00 | Systemic antifungal agents for cutaneous fungal infections |
| Australian Prescriber - Experimental and clinical pharmacology | 1998-02-01 00:00:00 | Role of corticosteroids in dermatology |
Date published: 2009-09-17 00:00:00
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