On Oct. 25, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Zohydro ER (hydrocodone bitartrate extended-release capsules) for the management of pain severe enough to require daily, around-the-clock, long-term treatment and for which alternative treatment options are inadequate.
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FDA approves extended-release, single-entity hydrocodone product
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