Watch Expert Commentary on the mounting evidence in favor of topical analgesics.

From esteemed medical organizations to researchers engaged in clinical studies on pain to individual practitioners, the number of professionals recommending topical analgesics as first-line therapy for various types of pain continues to grow. The benefit and value of topical analgesics has never been clearer. Watch the videos below for expert commentary on the subject.

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Jeffrey Gudin, MD

Jeffrey Gudin, MD

Professor of Medicine
Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FL

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Charles Argoff, MD

Charles Argoff, MD

Professor, Neurology
Albany Medical College
Director, Comprehensive Pain Center
Albany, NY

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Theresa (Tracey) Mallick-Searle, MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC

Theresa (Tracey) Mallick-Searle, MS, PMGT-BC, ANP-BC

Stanford Outpatient Medical Center,
Division Pain Medicine
Stanford Healthcare / Stanford Medicine
Redwood City, CA

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Chris J. Kottenstette, PA-C, CPE

Chris J. Kottenstette, PA-C, CPE

Past President, Colorado Academy of Physician Assistants
Clinical PA
Colorado Spine Institute, PLCC
Johnstown, CO

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Steven Stanos, DO

Steven Stanos, DO

Executive Medical Director,
Rehabilitation and Performance Medicine
Swedish Health System
Seattle, WA

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