FDA approves non-addictive painkiller suzetrigine, a new option for acute pain management.

The FDA has approved a new non-opioid painkiller, suzetrigine, from Vertex Pharmaceuticals for managing acute pain. This drug blocks pain signals without activating opioid receptors, reducing addiction risk. In clinical trials, it provided similar pain relief to opioids plus Tylenol but with fewer side effects. This approval is seen as a significant milestone in addressing opioid addiction.

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