Newly approved painkiller Journavx is 'potentially groundbreaking'
A new painkiller that is said to be free of addiction risks may be transformative for treatment of acute pain, according to ...
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Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement of lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin
Members of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, and the company itself, agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new settlement to lawsuits over the toll ...
Virginia AG announces $7.4 billion settlement from Oxycontin maker for "fueling" opioid crisis
A Williamsburg-based recovery advocate said she hopes the money will help local families and communities impacted by the ...
Virginia Attorney General announces $7.4 billion settlement from Oxycontin maker for "fueling" opioid crisis
A Williamsburg-based recovery advocate said she hopes the money will help local families and communities impacted by the crisis.
FDA approves first new non-opioid pain pill in decades
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Journavx, a new pain reliever without the risks of addiction or ...
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.