Ibuprofen is classified as GREY for short term treatment. Patients can be advised to buy over the counter for self limiting conditions which require self care treatment
MHRA Drug Safety Update - Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): potential risks following prolonged use after 20 weeks of pregnancy click here
For Guidance relating to the prescribing of Parecoxib 40mg Injection in palliative care patients on the SY website click here
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 24 tablet | £0.62 |
| 84 tablet | £2.17 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 24 tablet | £0.67 |
| 84 tablet | £2.35 |
Pain relief, anti-inflammatory for various conditions
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 tablet | £0.72 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 tablet | £1.15 |
Anti-inflammatory in joints caused by arthritis.
While Cox-2 selective anti-inflammatory medicines may be useful for some patients, the available evidence indicates that patients treated with selective Cox-2 inhibitors may be at a slightly increased risk of cardiovascular problems such as heart attacks and strokes.
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 60 capsule | £1.74 |
Episodes of dysmenorrhoea
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 100 capsule | £14.17 |
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 28 tablet | £20.39 |
Pain relief, Inflammation -should be reserved for when non-oral formulations are required, in courses of limited duration
*For Hospital use only*
short-term acute pain management
Short-term acute pain management, where the
duration should be limited to two days.
*Hospital Use Only*
To be used with Parecoxib 40mg Injection in palliative care patients -see guidance at top of section
Parecoxib sub-cutaneous 40mg injection for Pain relief including peri-operative and palliative care.
mainly used in Secondary care
Also can be used in Palliative Care as detailed in the guidance document: See Guidance document at the top of this page
| Pack | Price |
|---|---|
| 10 vial | £49.60 |