Etoricoxib 30mg tablets are a once-daily, prescription-only COX-2 selective anti-inflammatory used for the symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis pain and stiffness in adults.
Prescribed and dispensed in the UK by Courier Pharmacy with a personalised online consultation, GPhC-registered pharmacist oversight, and discreet home delivery.
Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets are a prescription-only anti-inflammatory medicine. In the UK, doctors prescribe them to help relieve osteoarthritis symptoms in adults aged 16 and over.
Each film-coated tablet contains 30mg of etoricoxib. You get 28 tablets per pack. That usually covers four weeks when you take one tablet once a day. As a result, it’s easy to build into a wider treatment plan.
We dispense Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets from our UK-registered pharmacy. A GPhC-registered pharmacist checks every order before it leaves us.
If you’ve tried paracetamol, topical gels, or short appointments without stable relief, you’re not alone. We see this often. However, Etoricoxib isn’t a first-choice option. It also won’t suit everyone. Still, it can help some adults with osteoarthritis when safer options haven’t worked.
Our job is simple: we help you decide if it fits your needs. We don’t rush you into taking a tablet.
Key features and specifications
Active ingredient: Etoricoxib 30mg
Form: Film-coated oral tablets
Pack size: 28 tablets (usually a 4-week supply at the standard dose)
Medicine class: COX-2 selective NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug)
UK licensed indication at 30mg: Symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis
Prescription status: POM (Prescription Only Medicine)
When pain dictates the shape of your day, it stops being a symptom and starts being the story. Etoricoxib 30mg tablets, a prescription COX-2 selective anti-inflammatory, can quiet that story enough for you to write your own again.
At Courier Pharmacy, we believe pain relief should fit the person sitting with it, whether that’s someone living with osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia flares, or the kind of chronic pain that never quite makes it onto a tidy diagnostic chart. You’re not broken. The pathways feeding your pain are. Here’s how this tablet works, who it suits, and how we’ll help you decide if it belongs in your life.
Five key takeaways
Etoricoxib 30mg tablets are a prescription-only COX-2 selective NSAID, most commonly prescribed for the symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis in adults.
The 30mg strength is the lowest licensed adult dose, designed to manage pain and inflammation with the smallest effective amount of medicine.
Unlike traditional NSAIDs, etoricoxib selectively targets the COX-2 enzyme, which can reduce the risk of certain gastrointestinal side effects.
Cardiovascular, renal and blood-pressure risks must be assessed before prescribing, which is why a prescriber-led consultation is essential.
At Courier Pharmacy, every Etoricoxib 30mg prescription is reviewed by a UK prescriber and dispensed by a GPhC-registered pharmacist, with personalised follow-up and free community clinics in Derby.
Treatment dosage Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets
For adults with osteoarthritis, the recommended starting dose is one 30mg tablet taken once daily. If that doesn’t provide enough relief, the dose may be increased to 60mg once daily, but only on prescriber advice; the daily dose for osteoarthritis must not exceed 60mg. The tablet is swallowed whole with water and can be taken with or without food. Taking it without food may give a slightly faster onset of effect, which some people prefer for morning stiffness.
Older adults don’t usually need a dose change based on age alone, although prescribers tend to be more cautious about cardiovascular and renal monitoring. People with mild liver impairment should not exceed 60mg daily, and those with moderate liver impairment should not exceed 30mg once daily. Etoricoxib is contraindicated in severe liver impairment and in anyone with a creatinine clearance below 30 ml/min, which is why your prescriber will ask about kidney and liver history during your consultation.
Overview of etoricoxib 30mg
The guiding principle, echoed throughout NICE and BNF guidance, is to use the lowest effective dose for the shortest time necessary to control symptoms. Etoricoxib is not licensed for under-16s, and it isn’t intended as a casual painkiller you can dip in and out of without review. We’ll always check in with you, not just at the point of prescribing, but as your condition evolves.
Osteoarthritis isn’t simply wear and tear, and pain isn’t a moral failing. Cartilage changes, low-grade joint inflammation, altered biomechanics and central nervous system sensitisation all play a role. Etoricoxib 30mg targets one part of that picture, the inflammatory prostaglandin pathway, and does so more seldoseectively than older NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen.
The etoricoxib 30mg dose
The 30mg strength sits at the gentle end of the dosing range. NICE guidance generally advises starting any NSAID at the lowest effective dose, and reviewing benefit and harm regularly rather than leaving repeat prescriptions on autopilot. That matches how we work. A medicine that’s helping should keep helping, and one that isn’t earning its place deserves to be re-evaluated.
It’s worth saying clearly: COX-2 inhibitors are not safer in every way than traditional NSAIDs. They reduce certain gastrointestinal risks but do not eliminate them, and they carry their own cardiovascular profile that the MHRA has been clear about. For people with controlled blood pressure, no recent cardiovascular events, and good kidney function, etoricoxib can be a sensible choice. For others, it may not be.
Many of our patients arrive after years of being told their pain is exaggerated or psychosomatic. We don’t subscribe to that framing. Whether you’re managing osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia with a clear inflammatory component, or a more complex chronic pain pattern, the goal is to find a regimen that respects your body’s signals rather than overriding them.
The bigger picture for any chronic pain plan involves movement you can sustain, sleep that restores, stress regulation, and social connection. Tablets are a tool, not the whole toolkit. Our community work in Derby is one way we try to live up to that, but the spirit of it travels with every prescription we send out.
Why choose Courier Pharmacy for Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets
We started Courier Pharmacy because too many people were being handed prescriptions like takeaway flyers, with no conversation, no follow-up, and no sense that anyone had actually listened. Personalisation means looking at your blood pressure history, your kidney function, your other medicines and your life, then deciding together whether etoricoxib fits, and at what dose. It doesn’t mean clicking through a tickbox form and waiting for the parcel.
Guidance carries through after the prescription is issued. Our GPhC-registered pharmacists are reachable, not just for emergencies but for the smaller questions that often go unasked: should I keep taking this if I’m starting a new blood pressure medication? Is this headache the tablet or the pollen? Can I cut down for a few weeks and see how I feel? You can ask. We’ll answer. Our medical lead, the figure behind much of our clinical thinking, is Dr Ada Jex-Cori, an evidence-led, community-rooted clinician who built her practice on the belief that people in chronic pain deserve to be heard before they’re prescribed.
Trust is the part that has to be earned, not claimed. We’re a UK-regulated pharmacy, we publish our processes, we tell you when something isn’t suitable, and we’d rather lose a sale than place a medicine where it doesn’t belong. Whether you’re navigating osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia support, MCAS care, or chronic fatigue care that fits your life, we’ll meet you where you are, not where the system wishes you were.
Buy Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets (Prescription Only) from Courier Pharmacy
Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets are a Prescription Only Medicine (POM). That means you cannot buy them over the counter, and we cannot dispense them without a prescriber’s assessment. This isn’t bureaucracy; it’s the protection that stands between you and a cardiovascular event you didn’t know was coming. Here’s how the process works at Courier Pharmacy:
Complete a quick online consultation
A UK prescriber reviews your answers
If approved, a prescription is issued
We dispense and deliver discreetly to your door
If it isn’t suitable for you, we’ll explain why and suggest the next best option. Sometimes that’s a different medicine, sometimes a non-drug approach, sometimes a referral. We also run free fortnightly drop-in clinics and talks at Insomnia, Derby, 12 to 1pm, where you can sit down with a member of our team in person and ask anything you like. No appointment, no cost, no obligation.
Summary
A prescription-only COX-2 selective NSAID, licensed at 30mg for adult osteoarthritis
Works by reducing inflammation-driving prostaglandins, easing pain, swelling and stiffness
Carries cardiovascular, blood pressure and renal considerations, so prescriber assessment is essential
Best paired with non-medication strategies like movement, weight management and pacing
Available from Courier Pharmacy with full prescriber review, GPhC-registered pharmacist oversight, and follow-up
Active ingredient in Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets
The active ingredient is etoricoxib, a selective inhibitor of cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2). COX-2 is one of two enzymes that produce prostaglandins, the chemical signals that drive inflammation, pain and fever. By targeting COX-2 while largely sparing COX-1, etoricoxib reduces inflammatory pain without the same impact on the stomach-protective prostaglandins or on platelet function that older non-selective NSAIDs cause.
Each tablet also contains pharmaceutical excipients used in the film-coat and tablet core. If you have known intolerances or are managing conditions like mast cell activation syndrome (MCAS) where excipients matter, ask us during your consultation. We'll review the full ingredient list with you and, where appropriate, discuss whether a compounded alternative might suit you better.
What is Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets for?
At the 30mg strength, Etoricoxib is licensed in the UK for the symptomatic relief of osteoarthritis in adults. That includes the ache, stiffness, swelling and reduced range of motion that can make hands, knees, hips and other joints feel like they belong to someone else by mid-afternoon. It does not cure osteoarthritis, but for many people it makes the day livable enough to keep moving, which is itself part of long-term joint care.
Higher doses of etoricoxib (60mg, 90mg, 120mg) are licensed for other conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, acute gout flares and short-term postoperative dental pain. At 30mg specifically, the licensed UK indication is osteoarthritis, although your prescriber may discuss off-licence considerations with you if you have a related inflammatory pain pattern.
A note on chronic illness contexts. People living with fibromyalgia, CFS/ME or MCAS sometimes ask whether etoricoxib will help. The honest answer is: it depends on whether inflammation is a meaningful driver of your specific pain pattern. For some, a COX-2 inhibitor can take the edge off flare days. For others, it does little because the underlying mechanism isn't primarily inflammatory. That's exactly the kind of conversation we want to have with you rather than leaving you to guess.
How does Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets work?
Pain and inflammation are coordinated by tiny chemical messengers called prostaglandins. When tissues are injured or stressed, the COX-2 enzyme ramps up prostaglandin production, which sensitises nerves, dilates local blood vessels and recruits immune cells. The result is the familiar bundle of redness, swelling, heat, and pain. Etoricoxib slots into the active site of COX-2 and blocks it, so the inflammatory signal is dialled down at the source.
What sets COX-2 selective inhibitors apart from older NSAIDs is what they leave alone. COX-1, the sister enzyme, makes prostaglandins that help maintain the stomach lining and support normal platelet function. Traditional NSAIDs like ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac inhibit both COX-1 and COX-2, which is part of why long-term use carries a meaningful risk of gastric irritation and bleeding. Etoricoxib's preferential action on COX-2 means it tends to be gentler on the stomach lining, although it does not eliminate gastrointestinal risk entirely.
After you swallow the tablet, etoricoxib is absorbed from the gut, reaches peak blood levels within roughly one hour on an empty stomach, and has a half-life of around 22 hours. That long half-life is why once-daily dosing works. Steady-state concentrations are reached within a few days of regular use, which is also when people typically start to feel the most consistent benefit.
The trade-off worth understanding is cardiovascular. Because COX-2 inhibitors don't reduce platelet aggregation in the way non-selective NSAIDs do, they don't provide the small anti-clotting effect that some older drugs offer. Combined with prostaglandin pathway effects on blood pressure and the kidneys, this is why the MHRA advises careful cardiovascular risk assessment before prescribing any COX-2 inhibitor.
For most adults without cardiovascular disease, well-controlled blood pressure, and good kidney function, the risk profile at 30mg is generally favourable for short-to-medium term symptomatic relief. We'll go through your specific risk factors during your consultation and explain, in plain language, where you sit on that spectrum.
How to use Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets
Take one 30mg tablet by mouth once a day, swallowed whole with water. You can take it with or without food, but on an empty stomach the onset of effect may be a little faster, which some people find useful for morning joint stiffness. Try to take it at roughly the same time each day. Routine helps, both for memory and for steady blood levels.
Don't increase the dose on your own initiative if a tablet doesn't feel like enough on a bad day. Doubling up doesn't bring proportional relief and does bring proportional risk. Instead, get in touch with us. Sometimes the answer is a short, supervised dose review; sometimes it's adding a non-drug strategy like targeted physiotherapy or a topical option. The decision belongs with a clinician who knows your context.
Practical tips from our pharmacists: keep the pack visible (kitchen counter, not bathroom cabinet); pair the dose with an existing habit like morning coffee or brushing your teeth; if you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it's nearly time for the next one, in which case skip the missed dose. Never double up to catch up. Store at room temperature, away from direct sunlight, and out of reach of children.
Warnings and precautions for Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets
Etoricoxib is not suitable for everyone, and the list of cautions matters. It is contraindicated in active peptic ulceration or active gastrointestinal bleeding, severe heart failure, established ischaemic heart disease, peripheral arterial disease, cerebrovascular disease, uncontrolled hypertension where blood pressure persistently sits above 140/90 mmHg, severe liver impairment and severe kidney impairment (creatinine clearance below 30 ml/min). It is also not recommended during pregnancy or while trying to conceive.
Blood pressure deserves special attention. Etoricoxib can raise blood pressure, sometimes within the first two weeks of treatment. NICE and the MHRA recommend that blood pressure is checked before starting and monitored within two weeks of starting, then periodically thereafter. If you have a home blood pressure monitor, share readings with us. If you don't, we can talk you through a simple checking routine and arrange in-pharmacy checks at our Derby clinic.
Cardiovascular risk factors deserve specific consideration. People with diabetes, high cholesterol, smoking history, family history of early heart disease or established cardiovascular disease should only take etoricoxib after a careful weighing of benefits and risks. Tell your prescriber about every medication and supplement you take, including herbal products, and any history of stomach ulcers, asthma, or allergic reactions to NSAIDs or aspirin.
Rare but serious skin reactions, including Stevens-Johnson syndrome and toxic epidermal necrolysis, have been reported with etoricoxib. These usually appear in the first month of treatment. If you develop a new rash, blistering, peeling, or mucosal involvement (eyes, mouth, genitals), stop the tablet and seek urgent medical attention. The same applies to symptoms of liver problems, including yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, or persistent nausea.
If you become pregnant while taking etoricoxib, or are planning a pregnancy, contact us. The medicine is not recommended in pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester. Breastfeeding caution applies because excretion in human milk hasn't been fully characterised.
Side effects of Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets
Most people taking etoricoxib 30mg tolerate it well, particularly at the lower end of the dose range. Common side effects, occurring in up to one in ten people, include headache, dizziness, palpitations, raised blood pressure, indigestion, abdominal discomfort, nausea, fluid retention (ankle or leg swelling), and feeling generally fatigued or flu-like. Many of these settle within the first couple of weeks. Tell us early if they don't.
Less common effects, occurring in fewer than one in a hundred, include sleep disturbance, mood changes, blurred vision, taste changes, tinnitus, mouth ulcers, constipation, diarrhoea, muscle cramps, raised liver enzymes on blood tests, and changes in kidney function. Rarer effects include serious gastrointestinal events such as ulcer or bleeding, severe skin reactions, hepatitis, kidney failure, and hypersensitivity reactions including angioedema.
Cardiovascular events, including heart attack, stroke and worsening heart failure, are recognised risks of all NSAIDs, including COX-2 selective inhibitors. The absolute risk for any individual depends heavily on baseline cardiovascular risk, dose, and duration of use. This is one of the most important reasons we won't issue etoricoxib without a proper assessment.
If something feels wrong, trust that signal. Stop the tablet if you experience symptoms suggesting a serious reaction (chest pain, shortness of breath, sudden weakness or speech difficulty, severe rash, severe abdominal pain, vomiting blood, black stools, swelling of the face or throat) and seek emergency medical attention.
Suspected side effects can and should be reported to the MHRA via the Yellow Card scheme at yellowcard.mhra.gov.uk. Reporting helps build the safety picture for everyone. We can help you complete a Yellow Card report if you'd like a hand.
Drug interactions with Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets
Etoricoxib interacts with a range of medicines, and the interactions are worth taking seriously. Warfarin and other oral anticoagulants need close INR monitoring when etoricoxib is introduced or stopped, because etoricoxib can raise INR and the bleeding risk that goes with it. Direct oral anticoagulants like rivaroxaban, apixaban, edoxaban and dabigatran are not formally restricted, but combined bleeding risk should be weighed up by a clinician.
Blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors (such as ramipril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor blockers (such as losartan, candesartan) and diuretics, can have their effect blunted by etoricoxib. The combination also raises the risk of acute kidney injury, particularly in older adults or those who become dehydrated. If you take any of these, expect more frequent blood pressure and kidney function monitoring.
Other NSAIDs, including over-the-counter ibuprofen and aspirin at anti-inflammatory doses, should not be combined with etoricoxib because the gastrointestinal risk compounds without much extra benefit. Low-dose aspirin used for cardiovascular protection is a different question and is usually allowed, but discuss it with your prescriber. Methotrexate levels may rise on co-administration with etoricoxib, so people with rheumatoid arthritis on methotrexate need careful supervision.
Hormonal contraception, lithium, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, rifampicin and some antifungals can also interact with etoricoxib in clinically meaningful ways. Always give a full medicines history during your consultation, including supplements, herbal products and recreational substances. Honesty here is genuinely safer than discretion.
Alcohol doesn't directly interact pharmacokinetically with etoricoxib, but heavy or regular drinking adds to stomach, liver and cardiovascular risks. Moderation matters more on NSAIDs than off them.
Frequently asked questions about Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets
Is Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets an opioid?
No. Etoricoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), specifically a selective COX-2 inhibitor. It works on inflammation-driving prostaglandins, not on opioid receptors. It isn't addictive in the way opioids are, doesn't cause respiratory depression, and isn't a controlled drug. That said, it isn't risk-free, which is why it remains prescription-only.
How quickly does Etoricoxib 30mg start working?
Many people notice some pain relief within one to two hours of the first dose, particularly when taken without food, because peak blood levels are reached around one hour after swallowing. The full anti-inflammatory effect builds over several days of regular dosing as steady-state concentrations are reached.
Can I take Etoricoxib 30mg with paracetamol?
In most cases, yes. Paracetamol works on a different pathway and is often combined with NSAIDs for layered pain relief. Stick to standard paracetamol dosing (no more than 4g per 24 hours in adults) and let us know during your consultation if you're already taking paracetamol-containing combination products.
Can I take ibuprofen at the same time?
No. Combining etoricoxib with another NSAID like ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin at anti-inflammatory doses significantly increases the risk of stomach ulcers, bleeding and kidney problems without adding meaningful benefit. Low-dose cardiac aspirin (75mg) is a different conversation, and your prescriber will guide you.
Does Etoricoxib raise blood pressure?
It can. Etoricoxib affects renal prostaglandins involved in sodium balance and vascular tone, which is why blood pressure can rise, particularly in the first two weeks. The MHRA recommends blood pressure monitoring before starting and within two weeks of starting, then periodically thereafter.
Can I drink alcohol while taking Etoricoxib 30mg?
There is no direct pharmacokinetic interaction, but alcohol increases the risk of stomach irritation, liver stress and cardiovascular complications. NICE guidance generally favours moderation while on any NSAID. If you drink regularly or heavily, let us know during your consultation so we can talk through the risks in your specific context.
Can I drive while taking Etoricoxib 30mg?
For most people, yes. A minority experience dizziness, drowsiness or blurred vision, particularly during the first few days. If you notice any of these, don't drive or operate machinery until they settle, and contact us for advice. The DVLA does not list etoricoxib as a notifiable medication for driving.
Is Etoricoxib 30mg safe long-term?
Long-term use is possible for some people but requires regular review. NICE and the MHRA both recommend the lowest effective dose for the shortest necessary duration. Annual checks of blood pressure, kidney function, liver function and cardiovascular risk are sensible for anyone on long-term NSAIDs.
What's the difference between Etoricoxib 30mg and ibuprofen?
Ibuprofen inhibits both COX-1 and COX-2, while etoricoxib selectively inhibits COX-2. That selectivity tends to make etoricoxib gentler on the stomach but doesn't reduce cardiovascular risk in the same way. Etoricoxib is also taken once daily rather than three or four times a day, which improves adherence for many people.
Can I take Etoricoxib 30mg if I have asthma?
People with NSAID-sensitive asthma or aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease should generally avoid all NSAIDs, including COX-2 selective ones, unless a specialist has assessed and approved use. Tell your prescriber if you've ever had asthma worsen after taking ibuprofen, aspirin or any other NSAID.
Does Etoricoxib 30mg help with fibromyalgia?
Etoricoxib is not licensed for fibromyalgia, and the evidence base in fibromyalgia is mixed because central nervous system sensitisation, not classical inflammation, drives much of the pain. Some people with overlapping inflammatory conditions do benefit. We'll explore your specific pain pattern during the consultation and only prescribe where there's a clear rationale.
Can I use Etoricoxib 30mg during a gout flare?
The 30mg strength is not the licensed dose for acute gout; higher doses (typically 120mg for up to eight days) are used for acute gout flares under prescriber supervision. If you have gout, ask your prescriber whether a higher strength on a short course is more appropriate for you.
What should I do if I miss a dose?
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember unless it's nearly time for the next one. In that case, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule. Don't take a double dose to make up. Missing the occasional dose is rarely a clinical issue.
Are there any natural alternatives?
Several non-drug strategies have evidence for osteoarthritis: structured exercise (particularly strength and aerobic), weight management where relevant, topical NSAIDs, heat and cold therapy, and supported pacing. None of these replace a medicine like etoricoxib in moderate-to-severe disease, but they can reduce reliance on it. Our Derby drop-in clinics often cover these approaches in detail.
Can I take Etoricoxib 30mg with antidepressants?
It depends on the antidepressant. SSRIs (such as sertraline, citalopram, fluoxetine) can increase bleeding risk when combined with NSAIDs, particularly in older adults or those on other antiplatelets. Tell your prescriber about every antidepressant, including those you've recently stopped, so the combined risk can be weighed.
Is Etoricoxib 30mg available on the NHS?
Yes, etoricoxib is available on NHS prescription where clinically appropriate, although prescribing is generally restricted to specific indications and after other options have been considered. If you'd rather avoid waiting lists or you've been told it isn't routinely prescribed at your practice, a private online consultation is one route to access.
Can people with MCAS take Etoricoxib 30mg?
Some people with MCAS tolerate etoricoxib well; others react to either the active or to excipients in the tablet. We always review the full excipient list during your consultation if you have known mast cell reactivity, and where appropriate we can discuss whether a compounded, simpler formulation is a better fit.
How is Etoricoxib 30mg stored?
Store at room temperature, below 30°C, in the original pack, away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep out of sight and reach of children. Don't use beyond the expiry date printed on the pack, and return any unused tablets to a pharmacy for safe disposal.
Does Etoricoxib 30mg affect fertility?
Like other NSAIDs, etoricoxib may affect fertility and is not recommended for women actively trying to conceive. The effect is generally reversible on stopping the medicine. If you're planning a pregnancy, talk to us before continuing.
How do I order Etoricoxib 30mg Tablets from Courier Pharmacy?
Complete the short online consultation on our site, and a UK prescriber will review your answers. If etoricoxib is suitable, a prescription is issued, our GPhC-registered pharmacy dispenses your tablets and delivers them discreetly to your door. If it isn't suitable, we'll tell you why and suggest a next step. You can also drop into our free fortnightly clinic at Insomnia, Derby, to ask in person.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and isn’t a substitute for personal medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always check with a GP, pharmacist, or specialist before starting a new supplement if you have a medical condition or take regular medicines.
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How this content was created
Written by the Courier Pharmacy editorial team and reviewed by a GPhC-registered pharmacist. Grounded in the latest NHS, NICE, BNF and EMC guidance, peer-reviewed studies, and the real questions patients bring to our drop-in clinics in Derby.
Joint Formulary Committee (2026) British National Formulary: Etoricoxib. London: BMJ Group and Pharmaceutical Press. Available at: https://bnf.nice.org.uk/drugs/etoricoxib/