Achieving value and sustainability in prescribing medication: consultation

Closes 8 Sep 2024

Rubefacients and Poultices

Recommendations

  • do not initiate in primary or secondary care
  • deprescribe in all individuals currently prescribed this item
17a. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation that prescribers should not initiate rubefacients and poultices for any new individuals?
17b. Do you agree or disagree with the recommendation to deprescribe rubefacients and poultices in all individuals?
17c. Please provide any further comments on the recommendations for rubefacients and poultices