The FDA approving a new non-opioid painkiller, meaning it does not carry the risk of addiction.
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00:00A giant step in the fight against opioid abuse today, the FDA approving a new non-opioid
00:06painkiller, meaning it does not carry the risk of addiction.
00:10Gernavax from drug maker Vertex is specifically approved for the treatment of moderate to
00:16severe acute pain.
00:18Experts say the drug could reduce the number of opioids patients are prescribed after surgery
00:23or be used by patients who can't use other pain medications.