Statement by Douglas Throckmorton, M.D., Deputy Center Director for Regulatory Programs in FDA ’ s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, on new opioid analgesic labeling changes to give providers better information for how to properly taper patients who are physically dependent on opioids

Agency issued a drug safety communication to make doctors and patients aware of the labeling changes and the need for careful tapering to avoid side effects
Source: Food and Drug Administration - Category: American Health Source Type: news