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    Neuropathic Pain Scale (NPS)

    Quantifies severity of neuropathic pain.

    INSTRUCTIONS

    Scores are based on patient responses to questions about pain intensity. 0 indicates no pain; 10 indicates the most pain imaginable. The NPS is only for use in patients who have already been diagnosed with neuropathic pain, and should not be used to determine IF a patient's pain is secondary to neuropathy.

    NOTE: Enter 0-10 depending on patient responses.

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    Dr. Bradley S. Galer
    Dr. Bradley S. Galer
    About the creator

    Bradley S. Galer, MD, is the executive vice president and chief medical officer of Zogenix Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Galer has also held numerous other industry positions, both academic and clinical in scope. He has published over 200 articles on pain management in peer review journals and textbooks.

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    About the Creator
    Dr. Bradley S. Galer
    Dr. Bradley S. Galer