The MHRA has announced the following reclassifications of medicines from pharmacy (P) to general sales list (GSL):
• Salicylic acid 12% in combination with lactic acid 4% may be supplied on general sale for the topical treatment of warts, verrucas, corns and calluses in adults, the elderly, and children over 2 years old.
• Dimeticone 4% may be supplied on general sale for the eradication of headlice infestations in adults and children aged 6 months and over.