Hearing minutes now posted: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/NewsEvents/UCM342713.pdf On day 2 of the FDA Public Hearing, Impact of Approved Drug Labeling on Chronic…
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Impact of Drug labeling on Chronic Opioids – Hearing Updates
Hearing minutes now posted: http://www.fda.gov/downloads/Drugs/NewsEvents/UCM342700.pdf The hearing started PROMPTly at 9AM with an introduction by the FDA Deputy Center Director Dr.…
Prescribing Opioids – T.H.I.N.K. Instead of Handcuffing Clinicians
We welcome Dr. Dole’s expert opinion and insight on this important topic to address the upcoming FDA Public Hearing, Impact…
The Answer is Morphine 100mg Equivalent – Morphine Jeopardy
The correct question is: How much of another opioid is equal to this? LET’S NOT PLAY JEOPARDY WITH PATIENTS! There…
Heroin, Hydrocodone, Buprenorphine & PROP-aganda
According to US News Health, PROP’s President, Dr. Andrew Kolodny is quoted to say “There is very little difference between…
Media Sensationalizes HYDROCODONE Again! Opioid Panic [TAKE 2]
We welcome Dr. Sachy’s insight on this important topic of rescheduling hydrocodone. Because it has become such a hot topic,…
Effect of Rescheduling Hydrocodone is Unknown
Rescheduling of hydrocodone no doubt has many chronic pain patients concerned. A barrage of e-mails and other communications over the…
Media and Politics May Influence Opioid Panic
Kristen Mascia’s January 28, 2013 article in People Magazine, One Death Every 24 Minutes (Deadly Pills: A National Epidemic) although…
PROMPT Position Remains Unchanged!
Regarding The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) article entitled “A Pain-Drug Champion Has Second Thoughts”, published on December 14, 2012, authors…
The Path to Publication in Healthcare
Having an article published is a great honor; it is an acknowledgement that your ideas and proposals are justified enough…