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Wednesday, November, 25, 2009
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Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.
posted 10/14/2009, comments (10)

Suboxone, the DEA and Opioid REMS

In June I told you about the FDA developing “Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies” (REMS) to put tighter controls on the use of opioid medications.  (See URGENT: FDA May Remove or Limit Access to Opioid Pain Medications)  One of the strategies being considered is requiring doctors to have special education and... Read moreChevron
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Karen Lee Richards

Karen Lee Richards

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Co-Founder of the National Fibromyalgia Assn.
posted 06/10/2009, comments (39)

URGENT: FDA May Remove or Limit Access to Opioid Pain Medications

The FDA is currently developing what they term “Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies” or REMS in relation to opioid pain medications.  What that means is they are working on a plan to ensure that the benefits of opioid medications outweigh the risks, which include misuse, abuse and accidental overdose.  It's no secret... Read moreChevron
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