Scalp conditions

Mild scalp problems such as dandruff and cradle cap.

Prescribing may be appropriate in some cases under NHSE exception criteria.

Cradle cap

Drug Cost Age Other information
Drug
Capasal Therapeutic shampoo
Cost
Shampoo
£8.47 (250mL)
Age
No age restrictions
Info

No age restrictions, recommended over 4 weeks old

Drug
Dentinox treatment shampoo
Cost
Shampoo
£4.25 (125mL)
Age
No age restrictions
Info

Dandruff

Drug Cost Age Other information
Drug
Coal tar
Cost
Shampoo
£11.20 (250mL)
Age
12 years and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo

Drug
Coal tar
Cost
Shampoo
£8.99 (150mL)
Age
12 years and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Polytar Scalp 4% Shampoo

Drug
E45 Dry Scalp Relief
Cost
Shampoo
£6.99 (200mL)
Age
No age restrictions
Info
Drug
E45 Dry Scalp Relief
Cost
Shampoo
£9.74 (500mL)
Age
No age restrictions
Info
Drug
Ketoconazole 2%
Cost
Shampoo
£9.99 (60mL)
Age
12 years and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Nizoral.

Drug
Ketoconazole 2%
Cost
Shampoo
£13.99 (100mL)
Age
12 years and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Nizoral.

Drug
Oilatum Scalp Anti-Dandruff
Cost
Shampoo
£12.99 (100mL)
Age
12 years and over
Info
Drug
Urea shampoo
Cost
Shampoo
£11.62 (250mL)
Age
3 years and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Eucerin Calming Urea Shampoo

Head lice

Drug Cost Age Other information
Drug
Dimeticone 4%
Cost
Lotion
£16.00 (150mL)
Age
6 months and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Hedrin. Note: These specific products only available to purchase from a pharmacy

Drug
Malathion 0.5%
Cost
Liquid
£25.00 (150mL)
Age
6 months and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Derbac M. Note: These specific products only available to purchase from a pharmacy

Drug
Permethrin 1%
Cost
Scalp application
£12.00 (2 x 59mL)
Age
6 months and over
Info

Example Brand(s): Lyclear Crème Rinse. Note: These specific products only available to purchase from a pharmacy

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