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capsaicin (Qutenza®)

 

Following non-submission

AWMSG advice

Status: Not endorsed (Statement of Advice)

In the absence of a submission from the holder of the marketing authorisation, capsaicin (Qutenza®) cannot be endorsed for use within NHS Wales for the treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain in diabetic adults either alone or in combination with other medicinal products for pain.

Capsaicin (Qutenza®) is being considered for suitability for AWMSG reassessment by the AWMSG Scrutiny Panel at their meeting on 18/12/2025.

 Statement of Advice (SOA): capsaicin (Qutenza) 2889 (PDF, 96Kb)

Medicine details

Medicine name capsaicin (Qutenza®)
Formulation 179 mg cutaneous patch
Reference number 2889
Indication

Treatment of peripheral neuropathic pain in diabetic adults either alone or in combination with other medicinal products for pain

Company Astellas Pharma Ltd
BNF chapter Central nervous system
Assessment type Non-submission
Status Not endorsed (Statement of Advice)
Date of issue 09/12/2015
Further information

Capsaicin (Qutenza®) is being considered for suitability for AWMSG reassessment by the AWMSG Scrutiny Panel at their meeting on 18/12/2025.

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