Where can I get retinoic creams in Singapore?

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Hi S – Unfortunately apart from Benzoyl Peroxide, the rest of the topical creams require a prescription in Singapore.

The National Skin Centre pharmacy is your best bet (and probably cheapest option) for all the creams above, including Epiduo, Retinoic cream and Clindamycin.

Otherwise, private dermatologists/aesthetic doctors and GPs with a special interest in skin will likely stock some or all the above creams, in that order of likelihood.

Cheers

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