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Bedfordshire and Luton Joint Formulary
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Bedfordshire, Luton and Milton Keynes ICB
Formulary items found
Status Description Section
REDIsotretinoin  Skin, Oral retinoid for acne, 13.06.02
Non Formulary items found
Status Description Section
 Isotretinoin Isotrex® gel Skin, Topical retinoids and related preparations for acne, 13.06.01
 Isotretinoin with erythromycin Isotrexin®
(Gel) 		Skin, Topical retinoids and related preparations for acne, 13.06.01
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Local BNF Section
Isotretinoin Isotretinoin Skin, Rosacea And Acne, Acne
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Links found
DSU Oct 2017: Isotretinoin (Roaccutane): rare reports of erectile dysfunction and decreased libido
MHRA Drug Safety Update (December 2014) - Isotretinoin (Roaccutane): reminder of possible risk of psychiatric disorders
MHRA Drug Safety Update (September 2010) - Isotretinoin: risk of serious skin reactions
MHRA Drug Safety Update: Isotretinoin (Roaccutane¥): reminder of important risks and precautions (August 2020)
MHRA DSU April 2023 - Isotretinoin (Roaccutane▼): new safety measures to be introduced in the coming months, including additional oversight on initiation of treatment for patients under 18 years
MHRA DSU Oct 2023 Isotretinoin (Roaccutane▼): introduction of new safety measures, including additional oversight of the initiation of treatment for patients under 18 years of age