Opioid Approval Standards Could Change Under New US FDA Plan

The Overdose Prevention Framework includes considering whether FDA should require new opioids show superior safety compared to existing products.

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The framework also includes supporting development of non-addictive pain treatments. • Source: Shutterstock

Authority potentially curbing new opioid approvals may become part of the US Food and Drug Administration’s effort to fight the ongoing epidemic.

A new FDA Overdose Prevention Framework, announced 30 August, includes “exploring the need for potential new authorities for opioid...

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