Advice

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

imiquimod (Zyclara®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication under review: topical treatment of clinically typical, nonhyperkeratotic, nonhypertrophic, visible or palpable actinic keratosis (AK) of the full face or balding scalp in immunocompetent adults when other topical treatment options are contraindicated or less appropriate.

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.
 

Medicine details

Medicine name:
imiquimod (Zyclara)
SMC ID:
934/13
Indication:
Topical treatment of clinically typical, nonhyperkeratotic, nonhypertrophic, visible or palpable actinic keratosis (AK) of the full face or balding scalp in immunocompetent adults when other topical treatment options are contraindicated or less appropriate.
Pharmaceutical company
Meda Pharmaceuticals Ltd
BNF chapter
Skin
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
09 December 2013