Advice

In the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation

celecoxib (Celebrex®) is not recommended for use within NHSScotland for ankylosing spondylitis.

The holder of the marketing authorisation has not made a submission to SMC regarding this product in this indication. As a result we cannot recommend its use within NHSScotland.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
celecoxib (Celebrex)
SMC ID:
410/07
Indication:
ankylosing spondylitis.
Pharmaceutical company
Pfizer Ltd
BNF chapter
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
10 September 2007