Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches Feedback Thread NOW CLOSED

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Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches provide drug free soothing pain relief from pregnancy related muscular back pain. Like an ice pack, but more convenient and easy to use, Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches work by cooling the skin and underlying tissue helping to reduce both pain and swelling.

Here's what Deep Freeze say: "Back pain affects three out of four pregnant women yet many areunaware of the risks of taking certain medication during pregnancy according to new research. But there is no need to grin and bear the muscular aches and pains of pregnancy as just over half (55%) of women currently do."

They go on to say: "The cryotherapy (cold cooling pain relief therapy) provided by Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patch provides fast acting, self-adhesive, cooling pain relief to the affected area for up to 3 hours."

So testers, please share on this thread your opinion on the following: all comments welcome!

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

Everyone who tests the product and adds feedback as required will be entered into a prize draw where one tester will win £250 worth of John Lewis vouchers.

Please note your feedback and comments may be used by the team at Deep Freeze on social media and elsewhere. New pregnancy symptoms, including backache, should always be discussed with your doctor or midwife.

Thanks and good luck,

MNHQ

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Q1 I am breastfeeding a 5 month old baby, have had back pain for years but worse after 2 pregnancies and back to back deliveries. I have pain everyday, pretty constant, dull ache

Q2 Patch didn't stick very well, kept unrolling and was quite annoying and uncomfortable. Couldn't feel much, slight cooling effect

Q3 didn't help back pain at all, tried on a neck pain too and felt no relief

Q4 I will try again but won't be buying them

Q5 not worth the money as they don't work for me

Q1 I am currently breast feeding my 3 week old baby boy. I wanted to try these patches as I have had back pain for many years which has only been made worse in my last 2 pregnancies. I cannot lift anything heavy, I can't stand or walk for too long, I also cannot bend over much or sit up straight for too long as all of this puts too much pressure on my lower back and pelvis.

Q2 the patch was a bit fiddly to put on as there is no real structure to it. I tried it on my lower back as well as my shoulder. Both patches did not last longer than an hr as they would begin to peel off and then not sit where I wanted them to.

Q3 there was some relief in my lower back, mainly as soon as I put the patch on as it was nice and cool. It made no difference to my shoulder though.

Q4 no, I would not buy the patches. They are supposed to be convenient in that you can apply one and then get on with your daily avtivities. As the patches kept moving out of the places I put them, they were not convenient.

Q5 yes I would recommend them but only as a very short term alternative.

Q6 No! I would not pay the best part of £6 for patches that I feel are not exactly what they claim to be. I would prefer to use my ice pack.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

Pregnant with lower backache from my first pregnancy which hasn't shifted. It isn't debilitating, but annoying as you cannot rest with a toddler in tow.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

It was relatively easy, apart from the fact that it flipped over and stuck to itself when I removed the protective backing.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

It did whilst I was wearing it, but I don't think there were any long term benefits.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

I liked the fact that they were cooling, especially in this weather, so I would consider using them again.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

I would if they didn't have any alternatives - the patches were soothing if not a cure-all.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

I probably wouldn't pay that much for a patch that only lasted this length of time. I have used heating pads which lasted 12 hours and cost less than £5, so I might be inclined to go with those if I was motivated purely by cost vs effectiveness. If the repetition of Q5 is an attempt to ascertain whether I am numerically observant, then consider the test passed!

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

Pregnant and have lower back pain whenever I walk too far (which isn't very far!)

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

Slightly annoying to apply, but that's mainly because lower back is hard to reach! I tended to take them off after about an hour.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Yes! It was weird, at first it didn't ever feel like it was working but after about half an hour the pain was definitely improved.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

Yes, if pregnant or breastfeeding.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

Not great value for money, if my pain was daily this would definitely be too much!

Still no sign of my patches! :(

Q1 I'm breastfeeding. I've been having the pains since surgery about 2 years ago... it's all 'just one of those things'. Ibuprofen and co-codamol do help a bit, but I'd rather not take much whilst breastfeeding. Frozen peas, once properly applied, work wonders too... but I also work part-time and honestly, who wants to show up to the office with a 900kg bag of Aldi peas strapped to their inside leg?

Q2 It was very easy to apply, and rather more unobtrusive than a pack of frozen peas. I think each patch lasted a couple of hours or so... the effect was so subtle that it was hard to tell.

(However, I also had a little experiment in applying them to an area of scarring on the skin above an ache: ouch! As the label says, not advisable...)

Q3 A little... paracetamol-level rather than morphine-level pain relief. Enough for the milder aches.

Q4 Maybe. It'd be useful to have a stash at work, or some other such place rendering the peas inappropriate.

Q5 As long as the pain wasn't too severe or prolonged, yes.

Q5 It's more than I could afford on a regular basis.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I'm currently breastfeeding a 9 month old so i try to avoid using painkillers where possible and stick to paracetamol if absolutely necessary. I don't suffer from backache on a regular basis, so i had to wait until I had a backache before giving my feedback, sorry!

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

Quite easy actually, it did fold to itself and stick a bit but I was able to unpeel it again easily enough and stick it straight to my back.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Yes, it felt lovely, surprisingly cool on application - I wasn't sure how I'd feel about that as I'm used to the deep heat and I'm not a fan of the cold, but actually it was a really nice feeling. It didn't feel that cold for long and then the cooling came back gradually. It definitely worked.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

I might do - I think I would keep a couple in stock in case of severe backache but I'm not sure I would use them for light backache.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

I would suggest it to them if they told me backache was a particular problem as something they could try out, yes.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

It's not bad, similar to the deep heat patches I think, offhand. Again I don't think I would use them that often, only for severe backache - for less severe I think I would just put up with it, it's cheaper!

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I'm 6 months pregnant and have lower back and hip pain especially come the evening.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

The application is difficult by yourself, I ended up getting my husband to put it on. It last a few hours but lost it's stick long before it lost it's cooling effect

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Yes

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

I would use then again, and be willing to try them on my hips apart but I'd have to tape them on.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Yes

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

No for £5.49 I'd expect a box of 12.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I applied because I was pregnant, but sadly lost the baby, so I feel a bit of a fraud. However, I do have chronic back pain, so tried them nonetheless because of that. It affects me daily, I have a one-year old, and I struggle with picking him up, bathing him, etc.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

I cheated and got my DD to apply it...mine is upper back pain and I would have to be a contortionist to apply it between my own shoulder-blades. It lasted for about an hour.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

It did, quite well.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

I may well buy them again, and I would if pregnant again. I am on serious pain relief, and of course had to stop this whilst pregnant.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

I think I would, they do offer some relief, probably enough to get to sleep!

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

I think if they were slightly cheaper for bigger multi-packs people would be more likely to buy them...you could go through an awful lot during pregnancy and breast-feeding. It might be an idea if they were also available on prescription?

Wuesti

Q1
I am currently 18 weeks pregnant and have pregnancy sciatica.

Q2
Not too bad to apply my husband helped me sometimes. I felt like it lasted two hours.

Q3
It helped for about an hour but that was still some relief.

Q4
I probably wouldn't buy them specifically for sciatica but for a pulled muscle etc I would

Q5
I think the price is fine

Q1
I'm breastfeeding and suffer from a constantly achy and stiff back. Partly carried over since pregnancy and partly from poor posture while bf, hunching over especially when out and about without a supportive pillow to prop up DS.

Q2
I was pleasantly surprised that the patch wasn't too sticky and didn't leave any residue. Easy to apply after working it out the first time. But unfortunately as I needed it on my lower back under the trouser band it crumpled up every time I bent down - which is very often with 2 DC! It was annoying having to constantly reposition it. In this regards it could've done with being more sticky, or with a larger plaster to keep it in place. However it stayed in place fine when I used it on my shoulders.

Q3
Yes for an hour or two. The cooling effect seemed to come and go but it was still quite soothing. Quite subtle though, I would've preferred an ice pack or a bag of peas but the patches are portable so a good next best thing. As my problem area isn't isolated in one spot I don't think the patches are really what I need. They are probably more suited to people with actual back pain who are looking for an alternative to painkillers. My husband used one for a sore Achilles' tendon and loved it.

Q4
No I wouldn't buy them again for the reasons above. I like to try new things though so probably would've bought them once. I won't continue to use them for my type of backache but would if I had a more acute pain or injury.

Q5
No but I would probably mention that I have tried them. Not sure the pregnant/breastfeeding market is the best one for these patches.

Q6
No this isn't good value for money, the price would definitely put me off. They are expensive considering you would need a lot to get you through pregnancy and bf. Under £5 for a pack of 10-12 is more reasonable, especially as they don't even last a full day.

Enjoyed trialling them though, thanks.

Q1 I'm breastfeeding.Wanted to try originally for when I was pregnant so that patches could ease my back pain, after giving birth I still have back pain when walking for long and after breastfeeding as sometimes can be in awkward position. When I use patches pain goes away very quickly which helps a lot.

Q2 Application is very easy, as I had to take the patch from its individual packaging and apply patch with its sticky side to achy area. It worked quickly in approx less than 5 mins

Q3 Yes it did

Q4 yes

Q5 Yes, but depending on a pain

Q5 I find it quite expensive, not sure that I would consider buying

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I am 31 weeks pregnant and suffer with back ache and really bad aching in the tops of my legs.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

I found the patch very easy to apply to the top of my leg where I get the most pain. It was quite difficult to apply it myself to my back though. Once it was one I found it stayed on really well though. It lasted around 2 hours which was great for me.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Yes, not 100% but it really really helped a lot.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

Yes I would 100% buy these patches again. The relief they gave me was fantastic and well worth buying them.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

Yes 100%

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

Yes good value for the 4 pack, Prob wouldnt buy the single ones though

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I am breastfeeding a 4 month old baby, he is a big baby, his birth weight was 10lb 14 so the weight of him gives me back ache and obviously due to breastfeeding I didn't want to take drugs.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

I had to get my partner to apply them,they wrinkle up a bit but are generally ok. They seemed to last around 2 hours.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

Yes the patches did soothe the ache.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

I would use them again for one off back problems.but they would be too expensive for every day use.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

I would advise friends and family that they do work but are an expensive option for every day use.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

I felt they were a little too expensive.

Q1 Breastfeeding a 4 month old. An old back pain that I've had for years got a lot worse while I was pregnant and I now have new back and shoulder pains, I think from getting used to carrying a baby, pushing a pram and feeding. The pain is usually a niggly ache but it's crap to have it all the time.

Q2 I found it quite hard to apply, it kept flopping over and getting stuck on itself, but this might be because I was trying to apply it to my shoulders by myself. Definitely would have been much easier with another person to help. It still felt sticky when I removed it about 30 minutes later so I think it would have lasted much longer.

Q3 I didn't feel the pain while the patch was on, but I'm not sure if this is because it relieved the pain, or if I just didn't feel the pain because of the cold burny sensation from the patch...

Q4 Not sure :S

Q5 Honestly I think 4 hourly paracetamol would be better, so probably not.

Q5 If you felt they worked for you, I'd probably think this was reasonable. I'd be tempted to try to re-use them though!

Q1 I'm breastfeeding so loathe to take painkillers, and I am also asthmatic so can't use Ibuprofen and things like that anyway. Even the gels are contra indicated. I have a residual shoulder injury that flares up regularly and causes deep muscular pain in the trapezium muscle and throughout my left shoulder.

Q2 The patch was really easy to apply, invisible under clothes, and lasted for several hours at a time.

Q3 The patch worked almost instantly and provided great relief from the muscular tension and pain. It also helped in that encouraged my muscles to relax thus causing longer term pain relief, even after the patch had been removed.

Q4 I would definitely buy them again, and will make sure I always have some in our first aid basket.

Q5 I would definitely recommend them to others. We favour a natural approach to medicine so would advise someone to use these before resorting to conventional medicines.

Q5 They are excellent value for money.

Q1 Pregnant and had awful back nd hip pain with my first pregnancy. So far, I haven't suffered too much so haven't used many.

Q2 Sticky and peeled off very quickly

Q3 Didn't really make much difference

Q4 No, I don't think they were suitable for the sort of pain I had.

Q5 I'd always say try them, it's good to have a safe form of pain relief for pregnant women/breastfeeding women.

Q5 Not great as they peeled off so quickly- didn't last three hours.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

I am breastfeeding an 18 month old and find that I get a lot of pain in my lower back and top shoulder / back area and wanted to see if the patches would help ease the pain when it is really bad.

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?

I applied the patch on my shoulder / back area. It was difficult for me to apply on my own so had to get my husband to help me. I kept it on for 3 hours as this is what is recommended. I found that the initial “cold” freeze lasted about 1 hour and thought that was it but was pleased that I did feel the benefit of it for about 2 hours with slow release.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?

The pain had definitely eased after applying the patch.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?

Definitely, especially as it is so limited on what you can use whilst pregnant and/or breastfeeding.

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?

I have already recommended them to a friend who is pregnant and she said it really helped ease her pain.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?

They are more expensive than a “tube” but if the pain is bad enough then you’d be willing to buy it. I guess for what it does, and the limited products that are available to pregnant / breastfeeding mums it is a good product but could do with being more affordable.

Thanks for picking me!

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.

Pregnant - in 3rd trimester. Sometimes get achey back sitting at desk all day, probably from slouching, but do sometimes struggle when it gets to 3/4pm so was hoping these patches would give me a boost to make it through to 5.30!

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last? Easy-ish to apply, corners sometimes flipped back when you peeled off the plastic so that the sticky side stuck to itself, but easy to avoid once you get the hang of it. Seemed to last an hour or so.

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains? Kind of - wasn't blown away by the effectiveness to be honest but they definitely helped a bit.

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain? Possibly

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers? Yes probably.

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money? Seems quite expensive for what they are.

Q1 I am breastfeeding my 3 month old daughter and have suffered with lower back pain since having her. The pain is often exacerbated by breastfeeding.

Q2 I initially had to get someone to apply the patch as it wasn't easy to apply myself. It came off and got stuck to a cushion at one point, but it was a very hot day! Can apply myself with patience but easier with help.

Q3 The menthol/cooling effect created an odd, almost burning sensation but definitely helped with the muscular pain for an hour or so.

Q4 I will continue to use the patches, especially while breast feeding (being unable to take stronger painkillers) although I would mostly use at home due to the strong menthol smell.

Q5 I would recommend the patches to help with muscular back pain as I found them quite effective.

Q5 I would say the patches are pretty expensive, especially when you are watching the pennies with a new arrival to care for. They do help though so it probably is worth it if you can't take painkillers.

Q1 Please say whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding etc and why you wanted to try the patches. Please describe how the muscular aches and pain affect you on a day to day basis.
a) Yes I am pregnant, I have shoulder pain on a day to day basis

Q2 Please describe the application of the patch- how was it to apply? How long did it last?
a) the application of the patch was easy to do, it lasted a few hours

Q3 Did the patch help relieve muscular aches and pains?
a) on this occasion the patch didnt help my ache

Q4 Do you think you'd buy the patches again or continue to use them if you had a similar muscular ache or pain?
a) I would use the patch again

Q5 Would you recommend them to friends or relations who are also pregnant or breastfeeding or unable to take oral painkillers?
a) i would recommend the patch as my ache might of been something the patch couldnt fix

Q5 Deep Freeze Pain Relief Cold Patches cost 1.65 for a single patch and 5.49 for a 4 pack: do you consider this to be good value for money?
a) quite expensive for a single patch when it doesnt last overly long

Q1. 21 weeks pregnant, looking for relief for mild back/lower backache - Muscular aches and pains. I’ve tried using a hot water bottle – however with body temp & the current weather its not comfortable.

Q2. For backache, its definitely handy to have a spare pair of hands to help as its pretty tricky to get the patch to stick in the right place. But once in place lasted for a good couple of hours & I could get on & do things rather than lying down.

Q3. I think the patch helped & as they were attached I didn’t have to worry about it moving about. Its not a long-term fix but it does takes the edge off.

Q4. I'd definitely use them again and would try them for breast-feeding rated pain relief as well.

Q5. My husband is already keen to try them for sport injury/aches, also would recommend to people looking for a drug free pain relief option.

Q6. They are pretty expensive, when I’m not working on maternity leave they might be a bit of a luxury.

Thank you for the opportunity to take part in this product trial!

Q1 I am 30 weeks pregnant and until a month ago I was also breastfeeding, so my pain relief options are very limited! I have been suffering with back and hip pains throughout this pregnancy so wanted to try the patches to see if they would help with this.

Q2 It was relatively easy to apply the patch but it was very difficult to keep it in place. It kept sliding down, folding over and rolling into itself. It fell off after less than an hour!

Q3 The patch did help to relieve aches and pains for the duration that I managed to keep it on. It also left a cool feeling on the skin after the patch came off which felt nice.

Q4 I wouldn't buy the patches again as they fall off too easily. They are only good if you are sitting or laying still, which with a toddler is something I most definitely am not doing! If they could change the adhesive to make them more sticky then I would consider buying them but not as they are now.

Q5 I would mention them as something worth trying as there are not many alternatives for pregnant or breastfeeding women, but I would warn people that they are likely to fall off easily.

Q5 Considering the cost of paracetamol, the patches are not very good value for money. I expected them to be around £2-3 for a 4 pack. Usually money is tight for pregnant or breastfeeding women as they are likely to be )or soon to be) on maternity leave.

Q1 I am currently 5 months pregnant and have been suffering mainly from lower back pain which appears to be increasing as I get bigger! I wanted to test this product as I try to avoid pain relief medication anyway (particularly when pregnant) and was keen to share my views.

Q2 The patches are fiddly to apply (especially to my upper back) and I had to ask for help with this. On other, more accessible joints the application process would be very straight forward - it looks like a large white Elastoplast (with holes to allow your skin to breathe whilst its on!). I normally put these on in the evening and wear them overnight but I reckon the pain relief lasts for about 3-4 hours. The initial effect is to experience a very cold sensation however this does not last long. They are comfortable and haven't fallen off after applied.

Q3 The patch did as it said it would on the box - it relieved my back pain effectively. My partner also tried them for his muscular back pain (this is a long term and recurring problem for him). He also found them to help with pain control and therefore assist sleep. My partner is also very seriously allergic to all drugs from the Ibuprofen family and so can's use most pain relief patches. It was refreshing to find one that he can use safely!

Q4 I would buy the patches again. The box advises that you should check with your GP before using them while pregnant - I didn't do this as my appointments are so spread out. I definitely would before using them again.

Q5 Yes - I would recommend these to a friend but advise they speak to their GP first before using them

Q5 £1.65 for a single patch and £5.49 for a 4 pack: This is fairly expensive compared to other pain relief patches (and as previous reviewers have said a lot more expensive that your average supermarket 16p paracetamol). However I suppose the patches are not in direct competition with paracetamol and have different benefits and so this is an unfair comparison.

Overall - a positive experience :)