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FDA Approves First Non-Opioid Pain Pill, As Medical Marijuana Remains A Proven Alternative For Relief
Friday, January 31, 2025 - 5:29pm | 696The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first new pain reliever to hit the market in over 20 years. This medication, produced by Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (NASDAQ:VRTX), is a non-opioid and therefore non-addictive. The new drug, suzetrigine, will be sold under the brand name Journavx....