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Is ivermectin licensed for scabies in the UK?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Yes. Selected oral tablets are licensed for human sarcoptic scabies when the diagnosis has been established clinically or by parasitological examination.

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