Publication #8182

Reference
MSAN(2024)34
Name
Imiquimod (Aldara®) 5% cream and podophyllotoxin (Warticon®) 0.5% solution and 0.15% cream
Categories
Scottish Government
Organization
Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates
Keywords
NHS Scotland Health Boards Pharmaceutical Services Supplies Drug Shortages
Description
Imiquimod (Aldara®) 5% cream will be out of stock from mid-June 2024 until late July 2024. 
Podophyllotoxin (Warticon®) 0.5% solution is out of stock until mid-June 2024. 
Podophyllotoxin (Warticon®) 0.15% cream is out of stock until mid-October 2024. 
Imiquimod (Zyclara®) 3.75% cream remains available and can support a partial increase in demand. 
Imiquimod (Bascellex®) 50 mg/g cream remains available and can support a partial increase in demand. 
Fluorouracil (Efudix®) 5% cream remains available, however, cannot support any increase in demand. 
Diclofenac (Solaraze®) 3% gel, fluorouracil with salicylic acid (Actikerall®) cutaneous solution and tirbanibulin (Klisyri®) ointment remain available and can support an increase in demand. 
Camellia sinensis (Catephen®) 10% ointment remains available and can support a partial increase in demand. 
Unlicensed supplies of imiquimod 5% cream may be sourced, lead times vary. 

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Created
2024-06-11 12:32:00


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