Clinical Studies & Resources

Salonpas® allocates significant resources to clinical study and product innovation that keeps us aligned to the needs of pain sufferers and the professional guidance that recommends a “topicals first” approach to pain management.

Clinical Studies of Salonpas® Products

Higashi Study

From a randomized, double-blind, parallel-group, placebo-controlled, multicenter study forming the basis of our New Drug Application approval.

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RELIEF Study

Observational study of benefits of Salonpas® Pain Relieving Patch on pain intensity, use of concurrent oral medications and BPI scores.

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Box of Salonpas Pain Relieving Patches with Maxtrix-like backdrop

AI Study

Applying artificial intelligence (AI) to patient profile reveals which ones could benefit most from Salonpas®.

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Treatment Guidelines

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CDC

In response to the opioid crisis, the CDC released importance guidance for the use of topical analgesics as first line medicine.

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ACP & AAFP

These two academies released guidance that recommends a “topical NSAIDs first approach” for acute non-low back musculoskeletal pain.

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Additional Information on Topical Analgesics

Dr. Gudin

Dr. Gudin Q&A

Esteemed doctor and Salonpas® Advisor shares his insights.

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Salonpas Pain Relief Patch products

#1 Doctor Recommended

If you’re recommending Salonpas® to your patients, you’re in good company.

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