Warts

Dermatology Pathways: Viral warts NICE CKS: Warta and verrucae BAD Patient Information: Viral warts NHS Website: Warts and verrucas

Treatment of cutaneous and plantar warts
Salicylic acid + Lactic acid
Salactol paint
Salatac gel
Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid 26% solution
Salicylic acid 26% gel

Prescribing Notes:

  • Treatments are available via Pharmacy First.
  • These preparations are suitable for all cutaneous warts except facial or genital warts.
  • Treatment should be continued for at least 3 months and then reviewed.
  • Warts may regress on their own and treatment is required only if the warts are painful, unsightly, persistent, or cause distress.

History Notes

27/05/2026

Regional formulary chapter launched.

Treatment of cutaneous and plantar warts

No treatment.

Salicylic acid + Lactic acid
Salactol paint
Salatac gel
Salicylic acid
Salicylic acid 26% solution
Salicylic acid 26% gel

Prescribing Notes:

  • Treatments are available via Pharmacy First.
  • These preparations are suitable for all cutaneous warts except facial or genital warts.
  • Treatment should be continued for at least 3 months and then reviewed.
  • Warts may regress on their own and treatment is required only if the warts are painful, unsightly, persistent, or cause distress.

History Notes

27/05/2026

Regional formulary chapter launched.