FDA approves new pain medication as an alternative to opioids: What to know about Journavx
What is Non-Opioid Pain Medication? Journavx Approved by FDA
FDA OK's painkiller designed to end opioids' addiction and overdose risk
FDA Approves the First Non-Opioid Pain Drug 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-opioid painkiller since that class first appeared on the market in the 1980s.
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.
FDA approves Ozempic to reduce risks from chronic kidney disease in diabetes patients
Ozempic, the blockbuster GLP-1 drug that was originally approved to treat type 2 diabetes, has now also been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration to reduce certain risks associated with chronic kidney disease,
US FDA approves Vertex's non-opioid painkiller
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals' drug to treat acute pain, the health regulator said on Thursday, offering a first-of-its-kind alternative to addictive opioid painkillers that have fueled a national crisis.
US FDA approves Axsome Therapeutics' migraine drug
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Axsome Therapeutics' migraine treatment, the company said on Thursday.
Chocolate Recall Update As FDA Sets Highest Risk Level for 9 States
A recall which was issued across nine states has now been given the highest risk classification by the federal agency.
FDA approves new type of non-opioid pain medication
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Journavx (suzetrigine) oral tablets on Thursday as a first-in-class non-opioid analgesic to treat acute pain in adults. “Today’s approval
FDA Recalls Blood Pressure Drug Over ‘Visible Black’ Contaminants
Medicine may not be an exact science, but precision is crucial for patient care. That’s why the presence of unknown particles in injectable vials of Phenylephrine Hydrochloride prompted a recall by the U.
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
Do food warning labels actually work? Answering your questions.
Readers had a lot to say about my latest column on the Food and Drug Administration’s proposed front-of-package labels. Most were in favor of the change and agreed that, if finalized, the labels would help them make better-informed nutrition choices.
US FDA identifies cybersecurity risks in certain patient monitors
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said on Thursday it had identified three cybersecurity risks associated with certain patient monitors from Contec and Epsimed and urged healthcare facilities to mitigate those risks.