>mother of patient with folliculitis asks for a specific 'herbal product' on
>fp10.
>Marketed in usa for hair loss. No product licence in UK (or USA as far as I
>know). Not aware of any clinical trials . dermatologist states 'scenario is
>speculative' discharged pt back to gp ' stating no objection to use'.
>I did ask that if specialist approved it hospital supply it for 3/12. Ignored.
>
>Pts mother has purchsed some circa 30ukp per month 'and it works'.
>Would you as a GP prescribe it on FP10
No
>if not why not
not licensed.. where is the evidence base?
>what would you tell the mother
as above
>what would your health authority advise you to do ?
don't care
>all comments welcome
BUT....
What's it called?.. might try it myself!!
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Chris Pearson
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