FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction associated with opioids
The new drug will carry a list price of $15.50 per pill, making it many times more expensive than comparable opioids.
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FDA approves new type of non-opioid pain medication in two decades
FDA approves new type of non-opioid pain medication in two decades - The new drug will be many times more expensive than a ...
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What is Non-Opioid Pain Medication? Journavx Approved by FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new drug for the treatment of moderate-to-severe pain that is a non-opioid and carries less risks of addiction than opioids.
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FDA Approves Journavx: A New Non-Opioid Pain Relief Solution for Millions
This category includes pain that can pop up due to injuries, following surgeries, or as a symptom of an illness. What makes Journavx different is its unique way of working; instead of acting on the ...
FDA approves new pain medication as an alternative to opioids: What to know about Journavx
The FDA on Thursday approved a new class of pain medication that provides an alternative to opioids. It will be sold under ...
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Stock Jumps as Non-Opioid Painkiller Gets FDA Approval
The company announced that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Journavx, a twice-daily pill that it described as a "highly selective NaV1.8 pain signal inhibitor for the treatment of ...