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