THE FIRST NON-OPIOID PAINKILLER

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Post-operative pain relief has relied on opioids since ancient times. The FDA approved the first non-opioid pain reliever suitable for treating post-surgery pain in January. Vertex Pharmaceuticals' Journavx has known of the signs of the problematic side effects associated with opioids. While the drug likely won't serve as an outright opioid replacement, it is the first step on the journey to minimizing opioid usage.