Guide on the safe use, prescribing and dispensing of emollient creams:

• We would like to remind all staff, but particularly those that prescribe and dispense creams, that they ensure they are aware of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency advice on emollient creams and consider the circumstances of the patient in terms of movement, capacity and smoking habits, and give appropriate warnings and advice to those who use these creams.

• Emollients and risk of severe and fatal burns: new resources available, gov link: https://www.gov.uk/drug-safety-update/emollients-and-risk-of-severe-and-fatal-burns-new-resources-available

• CT SAR Report