Advice

in the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation:

clascoterone (Winlevi®) is not recommended for use within NHSScotland.

Indication under review: topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older.

The holder of the marketing authorisation has not made a submission to SMC regarding this product in this indication. As a result, we cannot recommend its use within NHSScotland.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
clascoterone (Winlevi)
SMC ID:
SMC2894
Indication:

Topical treatment of acne vulgaris in patients 12 years of age and older

Pharmaceutical company
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Europe Ltd
BNF chapter
Skin
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
19 January 2026