Recommendation ID
CG173/5
Question

What is the impact of drug-related adverse effects on health economics and quality of life in neuropathic pain?

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Pharmacological agents for neuropathic pain are associated with various adverse effects. However, there is little evidence about how this affects cost of the quality of life of patients receiving treatment.


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 01/09/2020