Dithranol

Posted Wed 7 Feb 2024 16.51 by Roxie 1983

Hello everyone. I'm desperate for Dithranol 0.1% I have seen its discontinued over the counter/online but I read on this site its available for pharmacist to special order via prescription. I asked my GP for it and he passed it to my surgery pharmacy team who have texted me to tell me its no longer available for routine prescribing and to make an appointment with my GP. Does anyone know if that means I can't have it or that I have to see my GP first. Please help me, I'm desperate to get hold of this cream as it works and my job is potentially on the line!

Posted Wed 7 Feb 2024 20.47 by Acrazydoglady

Oh bless you, based on this Psoriasis Association comms - it looks definitely discontinued - https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk/news/dithrocream-discontinued?d=2022 & I'd give Dermal Labs a call and see if they can put you in touch with another provider within EU or elsewhere - good luck!! x

Posted Wed 7 Feb 2024 21.00 by Roxie 1983

It is discontinued but apparently available for special order https://www.psoriasis-association.org.uk/dithranol

Posted Thu 8 Feb 2024 08.45 by Acrazydoglady

That page makes out it's specifically made by the pharmacist - so it looks like you have to find a pharmacy that's actually prepared to make it for you? So perhaps not every pharmacy is capable of or has the relevant supplies to make it for you?

Posted Thu 8 Feb 2024 12.30 by psoriasis association (admin)Mod

Hi, Any pharmacy should be able to provide this should the GP or dermatologist request it. We advise to check with the pharmacy before requesting the prescription. Thank you, Georgia Psoriasis Association

Posted Tue 8 Oct 2024 20.14 by reedy1
diagnosed 3 years ado. Now it is severe

Hi Has anybody had any look.wirh getting dithranol prescribed as I'm trying to get it as well with no success and no idea of anything similar.?

Posted Mon 5 May 2025 09.44 by Plumberhughes@aol.com

Hello all , after using Dithranol cream for 40 years it suddenly got withdrawn, does anyone know another product with same active ingredient?

Posted Mon 5 May 2025 09.57 by reedy1
diagnosed 3 years ado. Now it is severe

I was told it is still used in the hospital setting but not able to get it outsodw of that .

Posted Sat 10 Jan 2026 18.01 by ceebee (edited Sat 10 Jan 2026 18.02 by ceebee)

You can buy it on ebay. It's called Derobin cream. It has 1.1% dithranol 2%salicylic acid and 5% coal tar AND it works better than anything I've tried!!

Posted Wed 11 Feb 2026 11.31 by GilTeva - 66 from Jerusalem Israel
I am an electronics engineer and expert in medical lamps my site is medicallamps.com

Dithranol often made me feel sick and ruined all my shirts. The concentration had to be increased gradually, and I had to wait a long time before showering. It also permanently stained the bathtub.

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