Ortem™
What is Ortem™?
Ortem™ is a proprietary preparation of metronidazole 10% ointment, manufactured by SLA Pharma and available in the UK as an unlicensed medicine.
Metronidazole is a nitroimidazole with antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. Topical metronidazole has been used to treat a variety of diseases.
How can I order Ortem™?
Ortem™ is available via Prulab Pharma through Oxford Pharmacy Stores (OPS) in 30g tubes at a price of £158.00 (ex VAT) per tube. You can order Ortem™ by:
- Filling in the OPS online order form
- Contacting OPS through their email address [email protected]
- Downloading this form and sending it to OPS via email.
All orders will be taken and fulfilled by OPS and will be delivered next working day on orders received before 2pm.
The Ortem™ Patient Information Leaflet is available to download here.
Where can I obtain more information on Ortem™?
For medical information queries, please contact Leith Healthcare on 0118 205 4880 or via email [email protected]. A member of the team will respond to you within 48 hours.
Information on Ortem™ clinical trials can be found on the SLA Pharma website.
Adverse event reporting
Adverse events should be reported. Reporting forms and information can be found at https://yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk/ or search for MHRA Yellowcard in the Google Play or Apple App store. Adverse events should also be reported to Leith Healthcare Limited on 0118 205 4880.
