- Recommendation ID
- CG173/6
- Question
- Potential for dependence associated with pharmacological drugs for neuropathic pain:- Is there a potential for dependence associated with pharmacological agents for neuropathic pain?
- Any explanatory notes
(if applicable) - Why this is important:- There has been some suggestion that some pharmacological agents for neuropathic pain are associated with increased potential for misuse. However, there had not been enough high-quality evidence to adequately explore this issue. Further research should be conducted as described
Source guidance details
- Comes from guidance
- Neuropathic pain in adults: pharmacological management in non-specialist settings
- Number
- CG173
- Date issued
- November 2013
Other details
| Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? | No |
| Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register? | No |
| Last Reviewed | 19/12/2013 |