Joint Formulary & PAD

Lidocaine - Post herpetic neuralgia

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)
Formulations :
  • Medicated plaster
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Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :
Lidocaine
Indication :
Post herpetic neuralgia
Group Name :
Keywords :
PHN, lidocaine patch, lidocaine plaster, postherpetic neuralgia, post-herpetic neuralgia
Brand Names Include :
Versatis, Ralvo
Important Information :

Post herpetic neuralgia only. Acute Trusts are restricted to Pain Team initiation only

Latest Additions Date From :
02 Apr 2025
Latest Additions Date To :
Guidelines :
Supporting Documents :
1

Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Lidocaine is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Post herpetic neuralgia.

  • No records returned.

Committee Recommendations (1)

The Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee has agreed Lidocaine medicated plasters for the symptomatic relief of neuropathic pain associated with previous herpes zoster infection (post-herpetic neuralgia) in adults.