Content about Pain

December 15, 2010
Watson confirms patent challenge over generic Exalgo

Drug maker Watson Pharmaceuticals said it has filed a regulatory approval application for a generic painkiller, challenging the patent that covers the branded version.

November 4, 2010
FDA approves Cymbalta for treating chronic musculoskeletal pain

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new usage for a drug used to...

October 25, 2010
Actavis issues voluntary recall for chronic pain patches

Actavis last week recalled 18 lots of its patches designed to treat persistent, moderate to...

October 24, 2010
External analgesics rub consumers the right way

There is a pair of significant reasons sales of external analgesics, including heat and ice...

October 21, 2010
Diamyd Medical to divide business

Diamyd Medical will split its business into separate divisions for pain relief and diabetes, the...

October 18, 2010
Purdue Pharma supports state Rx monitoring programs

Drug maker Purdue Pharma has donated $200,000 to the National Association of State Controlled Substances...

October 17, 2010
NeurogesX seeks expanded approval for Qutenza

A company that develops drugs for pain is hoping to get approval of one of...

October 10, 2010
Thermionics sales heat up

Thermionics’ ThermiPaq products, which now sport an eye-catching yellow “Control Your Pain!” panel as part...

October 10, 2010
W.F. Young takes the reins with latest analgesics ads

W.F. Young recently updated its packaging graphics across its Absorbine Jr. external analgesic line that...

October 3, 2010
J&J receives complete response letter for tapentadol ER

The Food and Drug Administration turned down a regulatory approval application from Johnson & Johnson...

September 26, 2010
Clinical trial finds J&J's tapentadol ER reduces lower back pain in patients

An investigational drug made by Johnson & Johnson for treating pain showed significant reduction in...

September 26, 2010
Hi-Tech Pharmacal to market generic Subutex

Hi-Tech Pharmacal will market a generic version of a drug used to treat opioid dependence,...

September 21, 2010
FDA grants priority review for crush-resistant, long-acting oxymorphone

The Food and Drug Administration has granted priority review to an opioid painkiller designed to...

September 1, 2010
FDA approves Reckitt Benckiser's Suboxone

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Reckitt Benckiser’s treatment for opioid addiction, Reckitt Benckiser...

August 19, 2010
FDA recommends expanding the use of Cymbalta

A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has voted to recommend expanding the use of...

August 9, 2010
Prestige Brands launches Little Fevers fever-pain reliever

Prestige Brands has expanded its Little Remedies product line with a new analgesic for infants,...

July 18, 2010
J&J: Nucynta produced fewer side effects than competitor in trial

A Johnson & Johnson pain drug produced fewer side effects in patients than oxycodone, according...

July 5, 2010
FDA approves Purdue Pharma's analgesic

Purdue Pharma has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its analgesic product...

June 17, 2010
ER visits related to opioid abuse skyrocket, study finds

Emergency room visits due to abuse of prescription pain relievers more than doubled between 2004...

June 16, 2010
Study: Celebrex less likely to cause GI issues than other NSAIDs

Arthritis patients at risk of harmful gastrointestinal side effects due to use of a class...

June 6, 2010
Easing boomers’ pain spells merch opportunity

As more baby boomers approach their senior years—the oldest of the baby boomers turn 64...

June 3, 2010
Mylan’s generic shingles treatment approved by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Mylan’s version of a drug for complications related...

May 23, 2010
Decision Resources report: Nucynta as effective as immediate-release oxycodone

Most surveyed physicians who have prescribed a dual-acting opioid painkiller made by Johnson & Johnson...

May 16, 2010
FDA approves Roxro's Sprix

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new nasal spray for treating pain....

May 6, 2010
Mentholatum's Iron Man pain relief

Compared with the facings currently in the category, Mentholatum's Iron Man triple action muscle and...

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