FDA Approves 1st Non-Opioid Pain Medicine in 20 Years

FDA approves opioid-free pain medication with 'no sign of addiction'
A new opioid-free pain medication was approved by the FDA on Thursday, marking a non-addictive alternative for patients. Doctors share what patients should know about the drug.
FDA approves new type of non-opioid pain medication, 1st of its kind in more than 20 years
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Thursday a new type of prescription pain medication for moderate to severe acute pain for adults.
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Experts with the Cleveland Clinic say the drug has a lot of potential, especially since it is considered nonaddictive.
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The opioid epidemic continues to affect hundreds of thousands of people, but there may be hope for the future with a new, non-addictive alternative.
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 the brand name Journavx.
Journavx: What to know about new FDA-approved non-opioid pain medication
Introducing Journavx: the FDA-approved non-opioid, non-addictive drug for acute pain. A major breakthrough in pain medication after 25 years.
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This milestone marks a breakthrough after unsuccessful attempts to develop painkillers without the addictive potential of opioids.
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The FDA's approval of the non-addictive painkiller Journavx last week marked a milestone in the field of pain management. Why it matters: Millions of Americans with acute and chronic pain are prescribed opioids,
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