Rubefacients, benzydamine, mucopolysaccharide and cooling products
- BNF:
- 10.3.2
- Status:
- Do Not Prescribe (DNP)
- Decision Date:
- March 2017
Comments
DO NOT PRESCRIBE (DNP): All rubefacients are not recommended for prescribing (note this does not include topical NSAIDs or capsaicin cream)
Black Drug Classifications
- 1: Are classified by the BNF as 'less suitable for prescribing', and includes anti-malarials (where a private prescription may be provided). Have a lack of data on effectiveness compared with standard therapy
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