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Is Lidocaine Patch Effective In Managing Chronic Back Pain?

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Posted on Wed, 8 Mar 2017
Question: I would like to know under what conditions the Lidocaine Patch 5% is approved by Medicare. I have chronic back pain and have been unsuccessful in getting approval for assistance in payment -
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Answered by Dr. Aashish Raghu (32 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Not FDA approved

Detailed Answer:
Hi there

Thanks for the query

Lidocaine patch is not yet approved by the FDA so Medicare will not cover this.

I hope I have answered your query.

I will be available to answer your follow up queries.

Regards,

Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Is Lidocaine Patch Effective In Managing Chronic Back Pain?

Brief Answer: Not FDA approved Detailed Answer: Hi there Thanks for the query Lidocaine patch is not yet approved by the FDA so Medicare will not cover this. I hope I have answered your query. I will be available to answer your follow up queries. Regards, Dr. Aashish Raghu