Sunscreen preparations

Approved for prescribing (for ACBS):

When prescribed for skin protection against ultraviolet radiation and/or visible light in abnormal cutaneous photosensitivity causing severe cutaneous reactions in genetic disorders (including xeroderma pigmentosum and porphyrias), severe photodermatoses (both idiopathic and acquired) and in those with increased risk of ultraviolet radiation causing adverse effects due to chronic disease (such as haematological malignancies), medical therapies and/or procedures.

Prescribing should be on dermatology specialist recommendation only.

Sunscreen preparations for indications not described above should not be prescribed routinely and are readily available to purchase over the counter.