UK patients unable to access vital capsaicin cream

The only manufacturer of capsaicin cream, used to treat nerve pain, has gone out of business, leaving patients in the UK without access to this vital medication. Capsaicin cream helps relieve pain from conditions like arthritis and diabetic neuropathy. Currently, there are no licensed producers of capsaicin cream in the UK. The NHS has stated that the cream may return by 2026, but Teva, the supplier, is exploring options to resume production, with a possible relaunch in mid to late 2025. Patients and healthcare providers are concerned about the lack of effective alternatives for those who rely on capsaicin cream for pain relief.