capsaicin topical (SalonPas Hot, SalonPas Gel Patch)
0.025% film topical
capsaicin topical (Zostrix, Trixaicin, Capzasin)
0.025% cream topical
Qutenza (capsaicin 8% patch) is classified as nonformulary, not stocked. It is administered once every 3 months for post-herpetic neuralgia. Defer to the outpatient setting
SalonPas Hot and SalonPas Gel Patches are non-formulary, not stocked. Dispense the formulary capsaicin 0.025% topical cream product in their place.
Reviewed: September 23, 2008 (SalonPas) and December 14, 2010 (Qutenza)
Qutenza (capsaicin 8% patch) is classified as nonformulary, not stocked. It is administered once every 3 months for post-herpetic neuralgia. Defer to the outpatient setting
SalonPas Hot and SalonPas Gel Patches are non-formulary, not stocked. Dispense the formulary capsaicin 0.025% topical cream product in their place.
Reviewed: September 23, 2008 (SalonPas) and December 14, 2010 (Qutenza)