Guidance

Pregabalin and gabapentin: advice for prescribers on the risk of misuse

Advice for prescribers on the risk of misuse of pregabalin and gabapentin, and suggestions for a balanced and rational use of these medicines.

• From: Public Health England and NHS England
• Published: 11 December 2014

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Advice for prescribers on the risk of the misuse of pregabalin and gabapentin

Ref: PHE publications gateway number: 2014586; NHS England publications gateway number 02387

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PHE and NHS England have published an expert group’s advice for prescribers on the risk of misuse of pregabalin and gabapentin, and suggestions for a balanced and rational use of these medicines. The advice will be of use to local healthcare providers and clinicians.

Published 11 December 2014