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Archived: lidocaine 5% medicated plaster (Versatis®)

Advice

Following a full submission

lidocaine 5% plaster (Versatis) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with previous herpes zoster infection (post-herpetic neuralgia).

The comparative clinical and cost effectiveness have not been demonstrated

Drug Details

Drug Name: lidocaine 5% medicated plaster (Versatis®)
SMC Drug ID: 334/06
Manufacturer: Grünenthal Ltd
Indication: Neuropathic pain
BNF Category:
Sub Category: 15.2 Local anaesthesia
Submission Type: Full submission
Status: Not Recommended
Date Advice Published: 12 March 2007

Current Advice

Resubmission 11 August 2008

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