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PAD Profile : Piroxicam - Osteoarthritis

Keywords :
topical NSAIDs, rheumatic disease, piroxicam gel, musculoskeletal pain
Brand Names Include :
Feldene

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Green
Important Preferred
Formulations :
  • Gel
Important Information :
0.5% gel. Low cost option for primary care.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

No indications returned.

Additional Documents

No additional documents returned.

Committee Recommendations

Date
Committee Name
Narrative
03 May 2017
Surrey & North West Sussex Area Prescribing Committee (formerly Prescribing Clinical Network)
GENERIC Piroxicam gel 0.5% has been considered by the PCN and has been assigned a GREEN traffic light status. NOTE - the branded product, Feldene gel, was considered BLACK at the PCN in May 2017.

Associated BNF Codes

10. Musculoskeletal and Joint Diseases
10.03.02. Rubefacients, topical NSAIDs, capsaicin and poultices
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