Shyan Goh makes many good points, as usual. Let us assume that "There is no good evidence I am aware of showing pregabalin is any more effective than gabapentin or amitriptyline. ".
I fear he misses the Elephant - that European Law seems to require UK doctors to prescribe only LYRICA for neuropathic pain, since it is the only agent licensed for the indication.
The GMC has warned us all not to dare to contravene this unjust edict, NICE seems to have demurred to this injunction. .
Who now will stand up for our needs for cheap safe and effective medicines ?
Competing interests:
I may need medicines, and I still pay taxes.
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Elephants , Castles and Ivory towers
Shyan Goh makes many good points, as usual. Let us assume that "There is no good evidence I am aware of showing pregabalin is any more effective than gabapentin or amitriptyline. ".
I fear he misses the Elephant - that European Law seems to require UK doctors to prescribe only LYRICA for neuropathic pain, since it is the only agent licensed for the indication.
The GMC has warned us all not to dare to contravene this unjust edict, NICE seems to have demurred to this injunction. .
Who now will stand up for our needs for cheap safe and effective medicines ?
Competing interests: I may need medicines, and I still pay taxes.