FDA introduces new safety measures for extended-release and long-acting opioid medications

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Title: FDA introduces new safety measures for extended-release and long-acting opioid medications

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FDA introduces new safety measures for extended-release and long-acting opioid medications

07/09/2012 01:12 PM EDT

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved a risk evaluation and mitigation strategy (REMS) for extended-release (ER) and long-acting (LA) opioids, highly potent drugs approved for moderate to severe, persistent pain that requires treatment for an extended period.

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