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Increase in scabies cases in the community

Asian Man Scratching His Hand. Concept Of Itchy Skin Diseases Such As Scabies, Fungal Infection, Eczema, Psoriasis, Allergy, Etc.

On 13 September 2024, NSW Health released a Scabies update – Information for GPs after receiving increasing reports of scabies cases in the community, including outbreaks in health and aged care facilities. Scabies is not a notifiable condition.

Scabies is a highly infectious skin infestation caused by the scabies mite and is spread by close physical contact, usually in households.

Consider scabies in patients presenting with intense itch and papules or burrows in typical locations.

There is currently a supply disruption of permethrin (Lyclear) 5% cream which is a first line option indicated to treat scabies. Alternative treatment options are included in the Scabies update.

Pharmacists can order an alternative international product, permethrin (Encube) 5% cream, under Section 19A (S19A) of the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989 and is listed on the PBS. Patient will still require a valid script and it is important to note that medications supplied under S19A may be more expensive.

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