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Capsaicin 8% Topical Patch (Qutenza)—A Review of the Evidence

Virginia M. Jones Virginia M. Jones, BS, Ph, is a Drug Information Specialist, Drug Information Center, Department of Pharmacy Services, University Health Care; Katrina A. Moore is a Doctor of Pharmacy Student; David M. Peterson, PharmD, is a Drug Information Specialist, Drug Information Center, Department of Pharmacy Services, University Health Care; at the University of Utah.
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Katrina A. Moore Virginia M. Jones, BS, Ph, is a Drug Information Specialist, Drug Information Center, Department of Pharmacy Services, University Health Care; Katrina A. Moore is a Doctor of Pharmacy Student; David M. Peterson, PharmD, is a Drug Information Specialist, Drug Information Center, Department of Pharmacy Services, University Health Care; at the University of Utah.
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Pages 32-41 | Published online: 24 Mar 2011

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