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Compounded topical pain creams have gained popularity among some prescribers and patients, as they are marketed as having fewer side effects, lower likelihood for abuse, and the potential for greater efficacy and convenience than certain oral pain medications. Importantly, the FDA does not review or approve the safety and effectiveness of compounded preparations. Many ingredients used in compounded topical pain creams are not FDA-approved to treat pain, and many contain multiple active ingredients, prompting the FDA to ask the National Academies to convene a consensus study to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of the ingredients used in these compounded preparations.
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Compounded Topical Pain Creams: Review of Select Ingredients for Safety, Effectiveness, and Use
Consensus Study Report
·2020
Pain is both a symptom and a disease. It manifests in multiple forms and its treatment is complex. Physical, social, economic, and emotional consequences of pain can impair an individual's overall health, well-being, productivity, and relationships in myriad ways. The impact of pain at a population...
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