FDA approve REMS for m/r opioids
10th July 2012
US Food and Drug administration (FDA) has approved a Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategy (REMS) program for all modified-release (m/r) opioids. Key components include prescriber training, updated patient information guides and counselling documents and manufacturer assessment/auditing requirements.
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