Advice

Following a full submission

azelaic acid 15% gel (Finacea) is accepted for use within NHS Scotland for the topical treatment of papulopustular rosacea.

It shows equivalent efficacy at a lower cost compared to another topical preparation used for rosacea.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
azelaic acid (Finacea 15% gel)
SMC ID:
359/07
Indication:
Topical treatment of papulopustular rosacea
Pharmaceutical company
Valeant Pharmaceuticals Ltd
BNF chapter
Skin
Submission type
Full
Status
Accepted
Date advice published
07 May 2007