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System Formulary Update
Cantharidin Topical Solution

Situation:

Cantharidin 0.7% topical solution (Ycanth) 0.45 mL ampule was approved for addition and cantharidin 0.7% topical solution (Leiters) was approved for removal from the health system formulary at the January 2024 System Pharmacy and Therapeutics Commitee meeting

Background:

The following medications were reviewed: Cantharidin 0.7% topical solution

Assessment/Recommendations:

System P&T voted to add the following product from the UNC Health Medication Formulary with restriction to outpatient/clinic use only:

  • Cantharidin 0.7% topical solution (Ycanth) 0.45 mL ampule

System P&T voted to remove the following products on the UNC Health Care System Drug Formulary:

  • Cantharidin 0.7% topical solution (Leiters)

Note: Stock of this formulary product may vary at individual entities 

Formulary/Epic Changes will Go-Live on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 






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