Hi Kev
Well I have tried. Managed to get Emla cream OTC (Over the counter) In the UK $4.50 equivalent for 1 inch tube!! Capsaiscin not available in UK (except POM - Prescription only Medicine, my daughter goes to New York twice a year so would have to wait until October. (September is just too sad for you)
Anyway her friend is sending me some in the post tomorrow, so hope it gets through Customs!
My friendly GP is on holiday so try going into a consult to a stranger and say I want this, that, for this self diagnosed condition.
Keep you informed when the postman arrives
Living in hope as always
Kim