Drug Status Key

Preferences

  • First Line
  • Second Line
  • Third Line
  • No Preference

13.1.1.7 Emollients (Paraffin-free)

For Kent and Medway Emollient Prescribing Guidance for Adults and Children see here and for Emollients Patient Leaflet see here.

For Kent and Medway Bath & Shower preparations position see here and for Bath and Shower preparations Patient Leaflet see here.

Epimax is the preferred formulary choice. Products to be prescribed for specialist indication/patient groups - short-term use only.

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Due to the risk of ocular injury, Epimax ointment is not indicated for use on the face. If patients are using Epimax ointment on the body, please advise hand washing before touching the face and eyes.

Epimax Ointment and Epimax Paraffin-Free Ointment: reports of ocular surface toxicity and ocular chemical injury - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Pack Price
500 gram £5.11
Pack Price
100 ml £2.74
500 ml £5.80