Advice

in the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation:

etoricoxib (Arcoxia®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland.

Indication under review: Short-term treatment of moderate pain associated with dental surgery.

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:
etoricoxib (Arcoxia)
SMC ID:
847/12
Indication:
short-term treatment of moderate pain associated with dental surgery.
Pharmaceutical company
MSD
BNF chapter
Musculoskeletal and joint diseases
Submission type
Non submission
Status
Not recommended
Date advice published
14 January 2013