For local neuropthic pain

ONLY strength licensed for post-herpetic neualgia and diabetic peripheral polyneuropathy

For other strength, see section 10.3.2

Please note that capsaicin 8% patches are non-formulary

Approved only in patients who have been treated in line with NICE CG173: Neuropathic pain in adults: pharmacological management in non-specialist settings  but are still experiencing neuropathic pain associated with previous hepes zoster infection (post-herpetic neuralgia)

Following the policy - Items which should not routinely be prescribed in Primary Care. There is an exception for lidocaine for treatment of neuropathic pain in adults.