FDA approves first new non-opioid pain pill in decades
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Journavx, a new pain reliever without the risks of addiction or ...
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FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
The Food and Drug Administration approved the pill from Vertex Pharmaceuticals for acute pain that often occurs after surgery ...
FDA approves new type of nonopioid painkiller for acute pain
The drug, Journavx, from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, reduced pain after surgery in clinical trials. Experts hope it can lead to fewer opioid prescriptions.