As part of its ongoing efforts to address the nation's opioid crisis, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is making several updates to the prescribing information of opioid pain medicines to provide additional guidance on the use of these powerful medicines. Opioid pain medicines are an important treatment option when used as prescribed; however, they also have serious risks, including misuse and abuse, addiction, overdose, and death.
For more information, read the complete Drug Safety Communication.
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