An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn’t It Used More?
A drug called buprenorphine may be the best tool doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis. Why hasn’t it been more widely ...
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Use of Medication for Opioid Use Disorder in Older Adults Shows Disparities
Despite an increase in the use of medication for opioid use disorder in older adults from 2017 to 2022, disparities persist; ...
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A new, non-opioid pain drug is here. Getting it to patients could be agony.
After decades of research, Vertex Pharmaceuticals now has an approved pain medication. Can one of the world’s most powerful ...
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Alvogen recalls fentanyl patches due to possible overdose risk
When it comes to the safe use of synthetic opioids like fentanyl, precise dosing of the powerful pain meds is key. Now, ...
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FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and ...
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A new, non-opioid pain drug is here. Getting it to patients could be agony.
And, since opioids can confuse and disorient, it could be an especially valuable alternative for elderly patients. Despite the many use cases, Zeballos predicts doctors to reach for Journavx only ...