Stefan Kertesz, a physician and addiction expert, says overaggressive cutbacks can harm some chronic pain patients.

WASHINGTON: Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Journavx for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries.

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The prescription pills, sold under the brand name Journavx and made by Vertex Pharmaceuticals, are taken twice a day and ...

The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday approved a new type of nonopioid painkiller from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, NBC ...

A new pain relief drug, suzetrigine, is a prescription pill that’s taken every 12 hours after a larger starter dose. It will ...

This milestone marks a breakthrough after unsuccessful attempts to develop painkillers without the addictive potential of opioids.

The Vertex drug is a milestone after a long history of unsuccessful efforts to develop painkillers without the addictive ...

"Dry January" is a social movement encouraging sobriety for the month. More people, especially younger adults, are choosing ...