Clarify the Role of Topical Analgesics

June 2024

You’ll see more patients use topical analgesics...as one strategy to reduce opioids for acute or chronic pain.

Topical options offer advantages, such as local med delivery and fewer systemic side effects. But they’re not always a magic bullet.

Topical NSAIDs (diclofenac, etc) may work as well as oral NSAIDs for acute sprains and strains...or hand or knee osteoarthritis.

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