Advice

Following a full submission

escitalopram (Cipralex) is accepted for use within NHSScotland for the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder in situations where pharmacological therapy is appropriate.

Escitalopram shows similar efficacy to the other selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitor licensed for the treatment of generalised anxiety disorder.

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Medicine details

Medicine name:
escitalopram (Cipralex)
SMC ID:
253/06
Indication:
Generalised anxiety disorder
Pharmaceutical company
Lundbeck Ltd
BNF chapter
Central nervous system
Submission type
Full
Status
Accepted
Date advice published
08 May 2006