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CKS is no longer commissioned by the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE). NICE remains committed to providing a replacement service for CKS and is currently reviewing its options. In the meantime, although CKS content is now not being maintained, it still remains relevant and will continue to be made available. CKS content was generated under a programme of topic creation and update. To check if the topic you are viewing is current or out of date, please refer to the topic publication details by clicking on the 'How up-to-date is this topic?' link in the left hand menu on individual topic pages.

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Changes

Version 1.7, revision planned in 2011.

Last revised in September 2007

May 2010 — minor update. The manufacturer of econazole 1% cream (Pevaryl®) states that it is not recommended for use during pregnancy. Prescription removed. Issued in May 2010.

March 2010 — minor update. Results of the updated Cochrane systematic review on oral versus intra-vaginal imidazole and triazole antifungal treatment of uncomplicated vulvovaginal candidiasis have been updated in the Supporting evidence section. Issued in March 2010.

May 2009 — minor update. Econacort-1® pessaries have been discontinued so this prescription has been removed. Other intravaginal econazole preparations remain available. Issued in June 2009.

February 2009 — minor update. Nystatin intravaginal cream (Nystan®) has been discontinued, text has been updated and prescriptions removed. Issued in March 2009.

January 2009 — minor update. Gyno-Daktarin® pessaries have been discontinued, text has been updated and prescriptions removed. Issued in February 2009.

June to September 2007 — converted from PRODIGY guidance to CKS topic structure. The evidence-base has been reviewed in detail, and recommendations are more clearly justified and transparently linked to the supporting evidence.

There are no major changes to the recommendations.

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