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Change the way that Topical steroids are being overly prescribed to us.

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

Action must be taken for those who are suffering with Topical Steroid Withdrawal from Topical Steroids being overly prescribed, and to stop this happening in the future. Help make a change in the way Topical steroids are being prescribed.
https://www.axappphealthcare.co.uk/health-information/allergies/topical-steroid-addiction/

https://nationaleczema.org/warnings-for-topical-steroids-eczema/

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Topical_steroid_withdrawal

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

Petitions need to call on the Government or Parliament to take a specific action.

We understand that you're concerned about the over-prescription of topical steroids, but we're not sure exactly what you'd like the Government or Parliament to do. At the moment, it's up to doctors to decide what treatment to prescribe in an individual case.

You could start a new petition explaining clearly what you would like the Government or Parliament to do.

Timeline

1 Aug 2019 Petition opened for signatures
8 Aug 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12
Status Rejected
Rejected 8 Aug 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.