FDA Approves 1st Non-Opioid Pain Drug in 20 Years

FDA approves new pain medication as an alternative to opioids: What to know about Journavx
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FDA Approves the First Non-Opioid Pain Drug in 20 Years
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FDA approves new type of non-addictive painkiller from Boston drug company
The drug represents a new pathway to treating people with pain due to surgeries or traumatic injuries, avoiding the addictive risks of opioids.
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FDA approves first-in-class non-opioid painkiller
The Food and Drug Administration Jan. 30 announced it approved Journavx (suzetrigine) oral tablets, a first-in-class non-opioid drug, to treat moderate to severe acute pain in adults.
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New Pain Drug Gets FDA Nod as Safer Alternative to Addictive Opioids
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. gained US approval for the first new type of painkiller in more than two decades, paving the way for a safer alternative to addictive opioids that have been linked to hundreds of thousands of deaths.
FDA approves new medication as alternative to opioids for pain treatment
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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 with opioids.
FDA Approves New Non-Opioid Painkiller, Journavx: 'No Addiction Potential'
A participant in the drug trial for Journavx said it eliminated her pain without making her feel loopy or nauseous
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