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PAD Profile : Diclofenac sodium - Osteoarthritis

Keywords :
diclofenac diethylammonium, diclofenac gel, topical NSAIDs
Brand Names Include :
Voltarol gel, Voltarol Emulgel

Traffic Light Status

Status 1 of 1.

Status :
Green (see narrative)
Important
Formulations :
  • Gel
Important Information :
1%, 1.16% gels. Diclofenac gel is the most costly option in primary care. Consider a lower cost alternative e.g. ibuprofen 5% gel or piroxicam 0.5% gel.
Trust Alignment :
Primary Care
ASPH
RSFT
SASH
SABP
Links :
Comments :
No comments returned.
Documents :

Guidelines

No guidelines returned.

Other Drugs

Other Indications

Additional Documents

No additional documents returned.

Committee Recommendations

No committee recommendations returned.

Associated BNF Codes

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