New POM to P switch (2019)
NEW POM to P (2019)
The latest INS product available to buy in pharmacy, Clarinaze Allergy Control 0.05% nasal spray, contains mometasone furoate 0.05%. It has been switched from POM to P and is the only mometasone furoate product available without a prescription.
You may have seen it prescribed for customers as Nasonex®. You can reassure customers who have had Nasonex® on prescription that they are buying the same strength ingredient OTC.
It is a new addition to the Clarityn range (2019), offering customers a full range of products to help control their allergy symptoms.
More hayfever sufferers coming your way!
NHS England has advised Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) that they should no longer prescribe over-the-counter (OTC) items for mild-to-moderate hayfever as the condition is appropriate for self-care.1
You are therefore likely to find more customers at your pharmacy seeking advice to manage their symptoms, such as itchy eyes, sneezing and a runny or blocked nose.
*In 28% of patients (median onset of relief was 35.9 hours)
**One dose of 1 to 2 sprays in each nostril
Mometasone furoate 0.05%
- Can start relieving hayfever symptoms in 12 hours*
- The only mometasone furoate product available without prescription
- Prescription strength
- Once daily**
- Relieves nasal symptoms of hayfever and other allergies such as pet, mould and dust