First Drug Approved in New Class of Non-Opioid Pain Medicines

Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses Journavx (suzetrigine), a new medication for pain management.

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https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-approves-novel-non-opioid-treatment-moderate-severe-acute-pain

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40122-024-00697-0

https://www.the-scientist.com/man-on-fire-syndrome-ion-channels-and-the-quest-for-safer-pain-treatments-72539