I'm not sure where the nurse got the quoted price from but the Drug Tariff which is the agreed payment price to the dispensing pharmacy, April 2013 edition lists Calcipotriol Ointment 30g at £5.78 per tube based on the price for Dovonex. If you are using a tube per week then this would be approximately £23 per month.

If this approach keeps your psoriasis under good control though I would described that as cost-effective and therefore an appropriate use of NHS resources.

I have found my most successful technique for fast treatment is to:
1. Moisturise with ZEROBASE emollient cream, as much as possible all day and night, e.g 8/10 times a day. (MOST IMPORTANT FOR ME)
2. 1 x Morning and 1 x night application of DOVONEX OINTMENT
3. Weekly visit to a tanning bed (without this, effectiveness is about halved.)

This really will keep it at bay and clears up absolutely all flaking for me, sometimes though redness remains, however it's so unpredictable that sometimes I wonder what other factors affect P. Diet? Stress? Hormones? I'm sure its all linked, but we have no clear explanation!

If you are taking these pain killers to treat a painful condition then you should be worrying about addiction. If you are just taking them without a good reason then addiction is quite likely to occur however with a careful approach to a dose reduction any withdrawal effects can be minimised and possibly avoided completely. If you want to stop these tables speak to your doctor before you start reducing the dose so that you get the right help.

Having a procedure every six months would fit the "undergoing treatment for cancer" criteria as far as I would interpret it. Ask her GP to fill out a form for her.

The European Medicines Agency review is here. They are currently accepting stakeholder data submissions.

There is more information about psychiatric adverse drug reactions to everyday medicines and anaesthetics on the APRIL (Adverse Psychiatric Reactions Information Link) web site april.org.uk

Kelly

I suffer from scalp psoriasis too but Diprosalic scalp application works really well. Sorts it out in two days usually. Worth a go

Xamiol has been discontinued as a trade name only. As stated above a product that is identical in every way is available, it is called Dovobet Gel.

I too am upset like you all. I have suffered with this for 21 years and although Dovonex cream didn't cure the problem it kept them at bay with no new ones appearing for years. Since last April my psoriasis have gotten really bad. My big plaques on my elbows and knees have quadrupled in size and now I have psoriasis on my hands, feet and face and ears for the first time ever! I am seriously fed up and it is getting me depressed. I no longer wear skirts, short sleeve tops and I itch all the time, with giant red, flaky legions. My skin looks like a join the dot childrens picture, basically not good. I spoke to my Doctor who is willing to get me a private prescription and appt costing £40, and boots are charging £17.22 for 60g tubes. It's expensive but now as I am ashamed of my body, I find it worthwhile. I hope some of you find this useful and can afford to do this occasionally. I suspect I will only do this once a month due to the cost, but this has to be better than them getting progressively worse as no other treatment works.