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August 15, 2012

Codeine increases risk of death in some children, FDA warns

Children who take a class of opioid pain relievers after certain surgeries may be at risk of death, the Food and Drug Administration warned Wednesday.

June 28, 2012

APhA introduces acetaminophen continuing-education program for pharmacists

A new continuing-education program offered by a national pharmacist professional organization aims to prepare pharmacists to communicate with patients about the safe and effective use of the painkiller acetaminophen.

November 14, 2011

FDA approves Qualitest painkiller

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for treating pain.