Below is a summary of the medicines that are covered by the exemptions:

Medicines for Administration

Local or topical anaesthetics:

• lidocaine 2% with 1:80,000 adrenaline
• articaine hydrochloride 4% with 1:100,000 adrenaline
• articaine hydrochloride 4% with 1:200,000 adrenaline
• 3% mepivacaine hydrochloride
• 3% prilocaine with 0.54 microgram/ml felypressin

Medicines for Supply / Sale

• 2.5%/2.5% lidocaine and prilocaine (periodontal gel)
• 15% lidocaine, 0.15% cetrimide oromucosal spray

Locally applied antibiotic gel:

• minocycline 2% periodontal gel

Fluoride – either professionally applied, or used as a toothpaste at home:

• sodium fluoride varnish, 50mg/ml (2.26%) dental suspension (containing 22,600ppm fluoride)
• sodium fluoride 0.619% (2,800ppm fluoride) dental paste
• sodium fluoride 1.1% (5,000ppm fluoride) dental paste

Antifungal Medication:

• nystatin oral suspension

Yes, you must complete appropriate training before administering or supplying medicines covered by the exemptions legislation. Ensure you retain documentation confirming completion of any relevant course(s).

The GDC strongly encourages selecting a course that follows the training curriculum developed by the BADT and BSDHT. More information can be found here.