CAPSAICIN 8% patch (Qutenza®)
Clinical Indication
Peripheral neuropathic pain
Comments
Only if unresponsive to other treatments in local guidance.
Date of classification
February 2016
Red
Medicines which should be prescribed only in a specialist setting usually within a secondary or tertiary care service. NB: Some highly specialised RED medicines e.g. injectable treatments for cancer are not included on the LLR APC website list.