Advice
Following an abbreviated submission
clobetasol propionate 0.05% shampoo (Etrivex®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland for the topical treatment of moderate scalp psoriasis in adults.
Clinical equivalence to existing topical formulations of clobetasol propionate has not been demonstrated.
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Medicine details
- Medicine name:
- clobetasol propionate 0.05% shampoo (Etrivex)
- SMC ID:
- 434/07
- Indication:
- topical treatment of moderate scalp psoriasis in adults
- Pharmaceutical company
- Galderma (UK) Ltd
- BNF chapter
- Skin
- Submission type
- Abbreviated
- Status
- Not recommended
- Date advice published
- 11 February 2008