Content about Chronic pain

March 8, 2013

Omron recently charged analgesic aisles with a new pain relief option.

February 1, 2013

Men taking long-acting medications for chronic pain are almost five times more likely to have low testosterone levels, according to a new study by Kaiser Permanente.

October 9, 2012

There’s a new option for chronic pain sufferers that ought to spark some growth across external analgesics, including heat and ice packs: Omron’s recently approved ElectroTherapy Pain Relief unit.

June 1, 2012

Five pharmacy organizations on Thursday wrote Congress in opposition of an amendment to the Food and Drug Administration Safety Innovation Act due to its potential to delay patients' timely relief from chronic pain while increasing drug costs.

March 9, 2012

A Food and Drug Administration panel will meet Monday to discuss a class of drugs designed to treat chronic painful conditions that currently are under development and the safety issues possibly related to the drugs.

September 29, 2011

The American Pharmacists Association is marking Pain Awareness Month by encouraging patients to talk with their pharmacists about pain and pain medications they're taking.

August 26, 2011

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug made by Johnson & Johnson for treating chronic pain, a J&J subsidiary said Friday.

August 18, 2011

Johnson & Johnson has launched several new tools on a website aimed at ensuring patients with pain get the drugs they need while staying safe.

August 2, 2011

The Food and Drug Administration has approved an opioid painkiller made by Covidien's generic drug division, the medical supply company said.

April 28, 2011

The American Pain Foundation on Wednesday launched new information and resources on pain medication safety for acetaminophen and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs as part of its PainSafe educational initiative.

November 4, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new usage for a drug used to...

October 25, 2010

Actavis last week recalled 18 lots of its patches designed to treat persistent, moderate to...

October 24, 2010

There is a pair of significant reasons sales of external analgesics, including heat and ice...

October 10, 2010

Thermionics’ ThermiPaq products, which now sport an eye-catching yellow “Control Your Pain!” panel as part...

October 3, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration turned down a regulatory approval application from Johnson & Johnson...

September 21, 2010

The Food and Drug Administration has granted priority review to an opioid painkiller designed to...

August 19, 2010

A Food and Drug Administration advisory committee has voted to recommend expanding the use of...

July 5, 2010

Purdue Pharma has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its analgesic product...

June 23, 2010

DRJ on Wednesday announced the renewal of its proceeds sponsorship of the Arthritis Foundation, where...

June 6, 2010

As more baby boomers approach their senior years—the oldest of the baby boomers turn 64...

March 14, 2010

It isn’t just the weekend-warriors with aches and pains from the company’s softball game that...

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