Despite criticism, FDA approves an opioid 10 times more powerful than fentanyl - STAT

Despite criticism, FDA approves an opioid 10 times more powerful than fentanyl - STAT

Despite criticism and concerns, FDA approves a new opioid 10 times more powerful than fentanyl

By ED SILVERMAN

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The medicine has “unique features” that make it well-suited for the military, a point that factored heavily into the approval.

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