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Capsaicin dermal patch - Grunenthal

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Capsaicin dermal patch - Grunenthal

Alternative Names: 8% capsaicin patch - NeurogesX; Capsaicin; NGX-4010; Qutenza; Transacin; Transdolor™ Pain Treatment System

Latest Information Update: 05 May 2026

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At a glance

  • Originator NeurogesX
  • Developer Astellas Pharma Europe Ltd; Averitas Pharma; NeurogesX
  • Class Analgesics; Antipruritics; Catechols; Local anaesthetics; Monounsaturated fatty acids; Non-opioid analgesics; Polyunsaturated alkamides; Small molecules
  • Mechanism of Action GABA A receptor modulators; Melatonin receptor modulators; Substance P inhibitors; TRPV1 receptor agonists
  • Orphan Drug Status

    Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.

    Yes - Neuropathic pain; Erythromelalgia; Postherpetic neuralgia
  • New Molecular Entity No
  • Available For Licensing Yes

Highest Development Phases

  • Marketed Neuropathic pain; Postherpetic neuralgia
  • Registered Diabetic neuropathies
  • No development reported Postoperative pain

Most Recent Events

  • 24 Feb 2026 Grunenthal licensed to Clinect in Australia
  • 24 Feb 2025 Grunenthal enters a licensing agreement with Apotex to market and distribute Capsaicin dermal patch in Canada
  • 07 Nov 2024 Grünenthal intends to file supplemental new drug application submission for Neuropathic pain in 2026

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