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Can I Still Get Retin-A Cream on Prescription from my Doctor?

March 10, 2010
Asked By:Caz 123 in kent uk

I have been using retin a cream 0.025% for 10 years for acne which my GP prescribed for me but Janssen the company that make it have discontinued the cream and now only make the gel which i cannot use as it irritates my skin. is there another company that makes the cream that my doctor can prescribe for me?

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