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Hello all , after using Dithranol cream for 40 years it suddenly got withdrawn, does anyone know another product with same active ingredient?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