Epidemiology — The Prevalent Burden in Spain (2026)
Neuropathic pain (NP) affects approximately 7% to 10% of the general Spanish population, significantly higher than the European average in some demographics. In clinical settings, the burden is even more pronounced: nearly 48% of patients attending specialized pain clinics in Spain present with some form of neuropathic component. The most common triggers in Spain include:
Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy: Rising in parallel with Spain's metabolic health challenges.
Post-Herpetic Neuralgia: Persistent despite vaccination efforts.
Post-Surgical Pain: Particularly following major orthopedic or spinal surgeries. Epidemiological data shows a higher prevalence in females and a peak incidence in the 70–79 age bracket, highlighting a significant geriatric healthcare challenge for the Spanish National Health System (SNS).