Kent and Medway
Joint Medicines Formulary

Retinoid and related drugs

Drug Safety Update

 June 2019: Oral retinoid medicines: revised and simplified pregnancy prevention educational materials for healthcare professionals and women

 December 2014: Oral retinoids: pregnancy prevention—reminder of measures to minimise teratogenic risk

NICE Guidance

See drug specific guidance below

Acitretin

Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Alitretinoin

Go to NICE for more information and guidance. Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.

Toctino 10mg capsules

Pack
30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules)

Toctino 30mg capsules

Pack
30 capsule (3 x 10 capsules)

Hydrocortisone + Tretinoin + Hydroquinone (Pigmanorm)

Unlicenced Drug Go to the EMC website for more information and guidance.
  • On Formulary Preferred
  • On Formulary Second Line
  • On Formulary Third Line
  • Specialist Initiation
  • Secondary Care Only
  • Not Approved for Formulary