Cost of selected drugs
| Drug and maximum dose | Cost/28 days |
|---|---|
| Gabapentin up to 3.6g/day | £21.99 |
| Pregabalin up to 600mg daily | £64.40 |
| Carbamazepine up to 1.6g daily | £10.04 |
| Capsaicin patches (θQutenza) up to 4 patches applied every 90 days | £261* |
| Lidocaine patches (Versatis) up to 3 patches/day | #£203 |
Costs based on prices in the Chemist and Druggist and Drug Tariff
†£210/patch repeated every 90 days.