Opioid Blocker as Good as Suboxone in First Head-to-Head Trial (CME/CE)

October 20, 2017

(MedPage Today) — Monthly naltrexone (Vivitrol) non-inferior to buprenorphine/naloxone (Source: MedPage Today Pain Management) MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.

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CHMP Backs Two Drugs for Opioid Abuse CHMP Backs Two Drugs for Opioid Abuse

September 16, 2017

The EMA committee recommends naloxone nasal spray (Nyxoid) for treatment of opioid overdose and buprenorphine plus naloxone sublingual tablets (Zubsolv) for treatment of opioid dependence.International Approvals (Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines) MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.

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Addressing stigma in medication treatment of adolescents with opioid use disorder – Bagley SM, Hadland SE, Carney BL, Saitz R.

August 8, 2017

: In September 2016, the American Academic of Pediatrics released a policy statement that adolescents with opioid use disorder should be offered pharmacotherapy with buprenorphine/naloxone, methadone, or naltrexone. In our clinical practice, however, we ha… (Source: SafetyLit) MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your […]

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Rapid Growth in Medicaid Spending on Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorder and Overdose (June 2017)

July 17, 2017

Report used state Medicaid drug utilization files from 2011 to 2016 to assess spending on buprenorphine, naltrexone, and naloxone prescriptions. (Source: HSR Information Central) MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social media account. 100% free.

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Notes from the field: emergency department visits and hospitalizations for buprenorphine ingestion by children – United States, 2010-2011 –

July 6, 2017

Buprenorphine (Subutex) and buprenorphine/naloxone (Suboxone) received Food and Drug Administration approval in 2002 for the treatment of opioid dependence. Introduction of these drugs expanded the availability of opioid-dependence treatment options to red… (Source: SafetyLit: All (Unduplicated)) MedWorm Message: Have you tried our new medical search engine? More powerful than before. Log on with your social […]

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Glaxosmithkline Raises Stake in Indian Business While Reckitt Shakes of suboxone worries

July 6, 2017

From Guardian Web (February 5, 2013) Ahead of its results on Wednesday, GlaxoSmithKline has successfully raised its stake in its Indian consumer subsidiary. The company is paying £568m to take its shareholding in the business – whose… (Source: Drugs.com – Pharma News)

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Overcome Opiate Addiction with the 12 Month Comprehensive Outpatient…

July 6, 2017

Five Points Wellness and Recovery: A 12-Month Bio-Psycho-Social Intensive Outpatient Treatment Program Utilizing Suboxone, Psychotherapy, Wellness and Occupational Support(PRWeb February 13, 2013)Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2013/2/prweb10419052.htm (Source: PRWeb: Medical Pharmaceuticals)

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Reckitt Benckiser hit by generic ruling

July 6, 2017

US Food and Drug Administration gives the go-ahead for two manufacturers to produce generic version of its highly profitable drug Suboxone (Source: FT.com – Drugs and Healthcare)

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FDA Approves Generic Suboxone

July 6, 2017

Feb. 25, 2013 — The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved generic versions of Reckitt Benckiser Healthcare’s Suboxone sublingual tablets. Buprenorphine HCl and Naloxone HCl Dihydrate SL Tablets, 2 mg/0.5 mg and 8 mg/2 mg… (Source: Drugs.com – Pharma News)

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FDA Permits Production Of Generic Heroin Drug Against Bid Of Reckitt

July 6, 2017

Two generic forms of Reckitt Benckiser’s heroin addiction medication have been approved by U.S. regulators, rejecting the company’s bid to prevent rival products based on their belief that stricter regulations were needed on packages to better protect children. Reckitt Benckiser, a British consumer health products company, makes a good portion of its earnings from Suboxone, […]

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