FDA approves new painkiller that shows promise and challenges of opioid alternatives
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain drug designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ pill, Journavx, for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries. It’s the
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