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Benzoyl peroxide
Essential medicine status
Section:
13. Dermatological medicines 13.4. Dermatological medicines > Medicines affecting skin differentiation and proliferation
ATC codes: D10AE01
EMLc
Indication
Acne ICD11 code: ED80.2
Medicine type
Chemical agent
List type
Core (EML)
(EMLc)
Formulations
Local > Topical > Cream: 5%
Local > Topical > Lotion: 5%
EML status history
First added in 1989 (TRS 796)
Changed in 2007 (TRS 950)
Sex
All
Age
Also recommended for children
Therapeutic alternatives
The recommendation is for this specific medicine
Patent information
Patents have expired in most jurisdictions
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Summary of evidence and Expert Committee recommendations
The EMLc Subcommittee endorsed the inclusion of benzoyl peroxide on the core list of the EMLc.