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New type of non-opioid pain medication approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Journavx (suzetrigine) oral tablets on Thursday as a first-in-class ...
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FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
U.S. officials have approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated ...
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FDA approves new nonopioid painkiller for acute pain
On Thursday, in a major step forward in pain management, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new nonopioid ...
FDA Approves the First Non-Opioid Pain Medicine in 20 Years
The prescription pills, sold under the brand name Journavx and made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, are taken twice a day and represent the first new class of pain medications in 20 years—and the first non ...
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5 Things to know for Jan. 31: Plane collision, Confirmation hearings, Pain medicine, Japan sinkhole, FireAid benefit concerts
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. Three of President Donald Trump’s most controversial picks for his Cabinet and key administration roles were grilled during ...
New non-opioid painkiller approved by US health agency
A new type of non-opioid painkiller, aimed at treating short-term pain in adults, has been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug suzetrigine, known by its brand name Journavx ...
Vertex Stock Jumps After Non-Opioid Painkiller Gets FDA Approval
Shares of Vertex Pharmaceuticals rose 8% in off-hours trading after the pharmaceutical company won U.S. approval for the [first new non-opioid painkiller in decades]( ...