“Cake” Brings Pain Issues to the Forefront
“Cake,” released in theaters nationwide Friday, has generated more than acting kudos for Jennifer Aniston.
New IfPA Policy Brief Examines Abuse-deterrent Pain Medications
Abuse-deterrent formulations mark a valuable step toward curbing prescription pain pill abuse, suggests a new Institute for Patient Access policy brief.
FDA Hearings Invite Debate on Abuse-deterrent Pain Pills
Just weeks ago, the Food and Drug Administration approved a third opioid analgesic pain pill designed to frustrate attempts at abuse.
New AfPA Video Examines Pain Management Policy
How can policy limit prescription pain pill abuse without impeding medical access for patients with legitimate pain?
Hydrocodone Reclassification Alters Pain Treatment Rules
In the newest move to reduce prescription opioid abuse, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has reassigned hydrocodone combination products (HCPs) to Controlled Substance Schedule II.
“Healthy Body, Healthy Mind” Educates on Pain Management
Public television viewers around the country can tune in this month for “Learning About Pain Management,” an episode of the long-running Healthy Body, Healthy Mind series.
More States Make the Grade on Pain Policy
State by state, the U.S. is enacting better health policy on the issue of pain management.
