Unavailable Treatments
Unfortunately, treatments and over-the-counter products occasionally become unavailable for a variety of reasons.
See below for updates on the unavailable treatments that we are aware of, but please do get in touch with us if you become aware of an issue that is not listed below. We are not always contacted by treatment manufacturers when there is an availability concern, and so we do rely on the information of our supporters.
Temporarily unavailable
The following treatments are experiencing temporary supply issues:
Cocois Ointment 100g tube
Neutrogena® T Gel Therapeutic Shampoo
Discontinued
The following treatments have been permanently discontinued:
Curatoderm Lotion & Ointment
Calcipotriol Scalp Lotion
Eucerin Intensive Cream & Lotion
Diprobase Ointment and Diprobase Cream
Dithrocream (Dithranol)
In September 2021 we were contacted by Dermal Laboratories with clarification on the availability of Dithrocream (Dithranol) following earlier reports that all remaining strengths of the product had been discontinued (Dithrocream 2.0% was discontinued in 2020).
Dermal clarified that the higher strengths of Dithrocream (0.25%, 0.5% and 1%) had already been discontinued, but the 0.1% strength would remain available until Autumn 2022.
In October 2022, Dermal contacted us again to confirm that the lowest strength, 0.1%, had also now been discontinued. As such, as of Autumn 2022, all strengths of Dithrocream have now been discontinued.
Dermal issued the following statement:
'Dermal Laboratories regret to announce that due to supply chain and other external issues, it has not been possible to manufacture further supplies of Dithrocream (dithranol cream), which has regrettably led to the decision to discontinue the product.
The higher strengths of Dithrocream 0.25%, 0.5% and 1%, were discontinued in May 2021. The lowest strength, Dithrocream 0.1%, has now also been discontinued.
We apologise for any inconvenience that this may have caused and advise patients affected by the discontinuation of Dithrocream Creams to speak to their GP or dermatology specialist.'
If you have any questions or would like further information, Dermal Laboratories can be contacted directly either by phone on 01462 458 866, or via the contact form on their website at www.dermal.co.uk/contact/email-us.
Exorex Hair and Body Shampoo
Exorex Moisturising Cream