The global non-opioid pain patches market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of nearly 4.5% during the forecast period. The major factors driving the market growth include the increasing number of patients with neuropathic pain and rising prevalence of cancer. Neuropathic pain occurs due to injury or malfunction in the central or peripheral nervous system. Rising incidences of spinal cord injuries and diabetes are some major causes of neuropathic pain. As per the American Diabetes Association (ADA), nearly half of all people suffering from diabetes have some kind of nerve damage and is more common in the diabetic population who are living with this disease for several years.