Permethrin

Prescription-only medicine · Skin · UK online pharmacy

Permethrin 5% cream is used to treat scabies and is applied over the whole body. A second application a week later is usually recommended.

Key facts

• Classification: Prescription-only medicine (POM) in the UK
• Treatment category: Skin
• Price (if prescribed): from £11.99
• Typical supply: 28 days
• Availability: Available following an online consultation
• Prescriber review: every order is assessed by a GPhC-registered pharmacist

How does the online consultation for Permethrin work?

1. Complete a confidential online health questionnaire.
2. A GPhC-registered pharmacist reviews your answers and confirms whether the treatment is clinically appropriate.
3. If approved, your medication is dispensed by the pharmacy and delivered in discreet packaging by tracked UK delivery.

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