Capsaicin (Qutenza®)
Indication
Treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain in adults either alone or in combination with other medicinal products for the treatment of pain
Red
Brand:
Nice TA:
Commissioning responsibility:
CCG (HRG included)
PbR excluded:
No
BNF chapter:
Central nervous system
Background
To be used as last line when all other alternative treatment options have been exhausted.
Recommendation
LSCMMG Recommendation:
Red
Reason for decision:
Specialist medicine
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