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China SFDA approves clinical trial of China Aoxing's abuse resistant opioid drug

17. September 2009 09:15
China Aoxing Pharmaceutical Company, Inc. (OTCBB: CAXG) ("China Aoxing"), a China-based pharmaceutical company specializing in research, development, manufacturing and distribution of narcotic and pain-management products, today announced that its Clinical Trial Application ("CTA") for Tilidine/Naloxone Capsules, an opioid drug with abuse resistance property, was officially approved by the China State Food and Drug Administration ("SFDA"). [More]

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Report on prescription drugs in worldwide markets

9. September 2009 05:03
Reportlinker.com announces that a new market research report is available in its catalogue. Prescription Drugs [More]

Pzifer to pay $2.3 billion in medicare/medicaid fraud settlement

4. September 2009 01:47
The Obama administration announced a landmark $2.3 billion health care fraud settlement with Pfizer, Inc. Wednesday, which is expected to change drug companies' promotion of off-label use of medicines. [More]

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FDA approves Onsolis pain reliever for cancer patients

16. July 2009 19:17
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved Onsolis, medication intended for certain patients with cancer to help manage breakthrough pain – severe flares of pain that break through regular pain medication. [More]

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Scientists report new process for producing potentially safer form of acetaminophen

15. July 2009 19:39
Scientists in Louisiana are reporting development of a process for producing large batches of a new and potentially safer form of acetaminophen, the widely used pain-reliever now the source of growing concern over its potentially toxic effects on the liver. [More]

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Too many Australians abusing prescription drugs

13. July 2009 00:19
The demise of yet another pop icon from the use and abuse of pharmaceutical drugs has again put the spotlight on an increasing addiction to prescription medication among the general public. [More]

Largest-ever study looks at safety of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS)

12. July 2009 19:15
They are a group of drugs which millions of people rely on to keep pain at bay but they can have unwanted side-effects which are sometimes more serious than the original health problem. Now scientists at The University of Nottingham are taking part in the largest-ever study on the safety of Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDS) that has ever been performed. [More]

Review of addiction to prescription painkillers

7. July 2009 21:51
Chemical dependency and recovery in patients and physicians are closely examined in a series of articles and editorials in the July 2009 issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings. The subject is especially timely. As the immense challenges, including potential tragedies, of prescription chemical addiction and abuse are being discussed, these articles offer crucial overview, direction and optimism. [More]

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Local anaesthetic reduces need for painkillers post-Caesarean section

7. July 2009 20:22
Giving a local anaesthetic during a Caesarean section helps manage pain after the operation and can reduce consumption of painkillers, according to Cochrane Researchers. The researchers recommend local anaesthetics as part of integrated pain management strategies for Caesarean section operations, provided that consideration is given to the cost. [More]

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Local anaesthetic during a Caesarean section reduces need for painkillers post-op

7. July 2009 03:19
Giving a local anaesthetic during a Caesarean section helps manage pain after the operation and can reduce consumption of painkillers, according to Cochrane Researchers. The researchers recommend local anaesthetics as part of integrated pain management strategies for Caesarean section operations, provided that consideration is given to the cost. [More]

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Warnings about ‘over-use’ of paracetamol

5. July 2009 19:35
A panel of experts in the United States has raised new concerns about the popular painkiller paracetamol and are calling for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to reduce the maximum dose of paracetamol allowed because they say 'over-use' can cause serious liver damage. [More]

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Eleven accused of scamming Medicare in Michigan

5. June 2009 17:52
Eleven people were charged in an indictment unsealed on Thursday with "scamming Medicare to get painkillers," the Associated Press reports. [More]

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Lilly resubmits Cymbalta supplemental NDA for chronic pain to FDA

3. June 2009 15:30
Eli Lilly and Company has resubmitted its supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for Cymbalta (duloxetine HCl) for the management of chronic pain to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). [More]

Development of innovative nanotechnology drug delivery system for the treatment of pain

25. May 2009 06:08
Z-Cube Srl, the corporate venture arm of Zambon Company SpA, and Yissum Research Development Company Ltd., the technology transfer company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, announced today that they have entered into a license agreement for Z-Cube to develop and commercialize an innovative nanotechnology drug delivery system for the treatment of pain. [More]

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Pfizer to give away 70 of its most widely prescribed drugs to those who lost jobs

15. May 2009 18:31
Pfizer on Thursday announced a new program that would provide some of its existing customers access to more than 70 types of medications at no cost if they have recently been laid off or lost their prescription drug coverage, USA Today reports. The program -- called MAINTAIN, or Medicines Assistance for Those who Are in Need -- will begin July 1. [More]

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