Petition · past parliament · Department of Health and Social Care
Review prescribing of topical corticosteroids
Closed
4,078 signatures
What the petition asks
We think there should be a review in the way that topical corticosteroids are prescribed by GPs and Dermatologists. There are concerns about the withdrawal reactions, known by some as Red Skin Syndrome.
We believe that social media and media show that these medications are not always prescribed safely, and are causing preventable suffering.
We want to see a change in the way GPs and Dermatologists prescribe these medications. The review should consider whether there is a need for the relevant health authorities to review criteria in the frequency, length, and potency of prescriptions.
We want to see a change in the way GPs and Dermatologists prescribe these medications. The review should consider whether there is a need for the relevant health authorities to review criteria in the frequency, length, and potency of prescriptions.
Timeline
| 5 Mar 2024 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
4,078
Status
Closed
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
5 Mar 2024
Closed
29 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.