The FDA has approved a new type of painkiller that doesn't come with the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioids.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a first-of-its-kind non-opioid pain medication, providing a new option for adults experiencing moderate to severe acute pain. Journavx received FDA ...
The new non-opioid drug has been approved for the treatment of severe pain, such as that following surgery or an injury.
The drug, Journavx, from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, reduced pain after surgery in clinical trials. Experts hope it can lead to fewer opioid prescriptions.