Semergen
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Primary Care Physicians are usually the first to see patients with neuropathic pain. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of neuropathic pain, its therapeutic management, and to clinically characterize these patients. ⋯ Neuropathic pain according to NP4 test is highly prevalent in Spanish Primary Care settings. The management of these patients with NSAIDs and non-opioid analgesics is not appropriate, as they are not recommended for this kind of pain. Although they were being treated with more than 2 analgesics, they still referred to high pain intensity, interference in daily activities, and a low general opinion of the treatment.