FDA approves first new class of painkiller in 20 years, a non-addictive opioid alternative
The medication offers relatively modest pain relief, underscoring the challenges of finding new ways to manage pain.
FDA approves new medication as alternative to opioids for pain treatment
It was given to people who had acute surgical pain from either abdominoplasty, also known as a tummy tuck, or bunion surgery.
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About Half of Americans Approve of Using Weight-Loss Drugs to Treat Obesity, Poll Finds
New poll reveals Americans' mixed views on weight-loss drugs for obesity treatment, especially regarding teen use.
No Opioids, No Addiction: FDA Approves First New Type of Painkiller in Decades
Suzetrigine prevents pain signals from reaching the brain and doesn't give an opioid-like high, making it non-addictive—but ...
US drug regulator approves first new type of pain pill in more than 20 years
The drug offered more relief than a placebo in clinical trials, though it does not appear more effective than other pain ...
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 ...
FDA approves first new non-opioid painkiller in decades, and it's from a MA company.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a new non-opioid pain medication developed by the Massachusetts-based company Vertex Pharmaceuticals on Thursday. The drug, which is called suzetrigine ...
After Trump order, hospitals suspend some trans health care for youth
Children’s National Hospital this week suspended all new prescriptions, refills and medication administration for trans ...
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FDA Approves First New Non-Opioid Pain Pill in Decades
The new pill, developed by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, is intended for short-term pain relief following surgery or injury, the ...
Potential tariffs could impact your medications
A NEW SET OF TARIFFS BY THE TRUMP ADMINISTRATION WILL TAKE EFFECT, AND THEY COULD DRAMATICALLY CHANGE THE WAY YOU GET ...