Advice
in the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation
fentanyl transdermal system (Ionsys®) is not recommended for use within NHS Scotland.
Indication under review: Management of acute moderate to severe post-operative pain in adult patients
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:
- fentanyl (Ionsys)
- SMC ID:
- 1207/16
- Indication:
- Management of acute moderate to severe post-operative pain in adult patients
- Pharmaceutical company
- The Medicines Company
- BNF chapter
- Central nervous system
- Submission type
- Non submission
- Status
- Not recommended
- Date advice published
- 12 December 2016