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Opana ER

Regulatory/FDA

Gottlieb Asserts FDA Authority in Considering Opioid Risks

Gottlieb Asserts FDA Authority in Considering Opioid Risks

Last week the FDA made a bold move by requesting that Endo Pharmaceuticals remove its opioid pain medication, reformulated OPANA® ER (oxymorphone hydrochloride), from the market, stating the agency’s concern that “the benefits of the drug may no longer outweigh the risks.” This action – the first time the FDA has taken steps to remove […]

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