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Qutenza FDA Approval History

Last updated by Judith Stewart, BPharm on Jan 28, 2021.

FDA Approved: Yes (First approved November 16, 2009)
Brand name: Qutenza
Generic name: capsaicin
Dosage form: Transdermal Patch
Company: Averitas Pharma, Inc.
Treatment for: Neuropathic Pain, Postherpetic Neuralgia, Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy

Qutenza (capsaicin) is a TRPV1 channel agonist indicated for the treatment of neuropathic pain associated with postherpetic neuralgia (PHN) and neuropathic pain associated with diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) of the feet.

Development timeline for Qutenza

DateArticle
Jul 21, 2020Approval Averitas Pharma Announces FDA Approval of Qutenza for the Treatment of Neuropathic Pain Associated with Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of the Feet
Nov 16, 2009Approval NeurogesX Receives FDA Approval of Qutenza (capsaicin) 8% Patch for Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)
Aug  6, 2009NeurogesX Announces New PDUFA Date for Qutenza New Drug Application
Jun 10, 2009NeurogesX Provides U.S. Regulatory Update for Qutenza
Dec 19, 2008NeurogesX Announces FDA Acceptance to Review New Drug Application for NGX-4010 to Treat Post-Herpetic Neuralgia
Oct 22, 2008NeurogesX Submits NDA for NGX-4010 Dermal Capsaicin Patch for Treatment of Postherpetic Neuralgia (PHN)

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