- BNF:
- 15.2
- Status:
- Do Not Prescribe (DNP), Grey
- Decision Date:
- January 2017
Comments
GREY: for post herpetic neuralgia (Ralvo is the preferred, cost effective brand for lidocaine plaster)
- See neuropathic pain guideline
- For topical treatment consider capsaicin cream first
- Patients initiated on lidocaine plasters should be reviewed 2-4 weeks after initiation and the on-going need assessed regularly and discontinued if ineffective.
- Lidocaine plasters for all other indications should be reviewed and discontinued.
DO NOT PRESCRIBE (DNP): for all other indications except PHN.
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