Petition
Stop doctors from giving out steroid creams without proper warning
Rejected
11 signatures
What the petition asks
Become more educated on the effects of topical steroids and make people aware BEFORE they use them
People speaking up currently isn’t enough to make a difference and doctors are not listening anymore
Why it was rejected
The UK Government or Parliament was already taking the action it asked for.
According to NICE Clinical Guideline CG76 a healthcare professional must “discuss the benefits, side effects and long˗term effects with the patient to allow them to make an informed choice”.
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If you have concerns about the advice you, or someone you know, has received from a healthcare professional please see this web page: https://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/feedback-and-complaints/complaint/.
You can start a new petition if there is a specific change you would like to call for.
If you have concerns about the advice you, or someone you know, has received from a healthcare professional please see this web page: https://www.england.nhs.uk/contact-us/feedback-and-complaints/complaint/.
Timeline
| 19 Mar 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 17 Apr 2025 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
11
Status
Rejected
Rejected
17 Apr 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 23 Aug 2026.