WASHINGTON — While compounded topical pain creams have become an increasingly popular alternative to oral pain medications and opioids, there is a lack of scientific evidence to support their safety ...

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 ...

Marketed and prescribed for a variety of muscle and nerve conditions, compounded topical pain creams and gels work about as well as placebos, a new study shows. In an effort to reduce chronic pain, ...

A woman applying a topical analgesic for chronic pain At 1 month, no significant difference seen in positive outcomes for treatment vs control. HealthDay News — Compounded topical pain creams are no ...

Ongoing advances in technology and modeling techniques are helping to align all the objectives of both drug manufacturers and patients. Where applicable, therapy options that are available in a ...

The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that the growth and use of compounded pain creams is unwarranted as they were no better than placebo in a randomized controlled trial, suggesting their higher ...

Why millions suffer from arthritis symptoms, muscle soreness, and joint pain, and how topical anti-inflammatory creams offer new hope. The limitations of traditional pain management methods and the ...

In an effort to reduce chronic pain, many people look for hope by paying $20 to thousands of dollars for a tube of prescription topical pain cream or gel. Now, results of a rigorous federally funded ...