Singapore Medication Guide

Can I buy BACTROBAN NASAL OINTMENT 2% w/w in Singapore?

Check whether BACTROBAN NASAL OINTMENT 2% w/w is prescription-only, pharmacy-only, or available over the counter in Singapore, based on HSA therapeutic product registry details.

Prescription required
No. BACTROBAN NASAL OINTMENT 2% w/w requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

This answer is based on the Singapore HSA therapeutic product registry classification for BACTROBAN NASAL OINTMENT 2% w/w.

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HSA registry details

Product NameBACTROBAN NASAL OINTMENT 2% w/w
HSA Licence No.SIN05075P
License HolderGLAXOSMITHKLINE PTE LTD
Dosage FormOINTMENT
RouteNASAL
Active IngredientsMUPIROCIN
Strength2% w/w
Forensic ClassificationPrescription Only
Approval Date1990-09-17
ATC CodeR01AX06

Medication questions

Can I buy BACTROBAN NASAL OINTMENT 2% w/w in Singapore?

No. BACTROBAN NASAL OINTMENT 2% w/w requires a doctor's prescription in Singapore.

Do I need a prescription?

BACTROBAN NASAL OINTMENT 2% w/w is listed as Prescription Only, so a doctor's prescription is required in Singapore.

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