BioDelivery Sciences Announces FDA Acceptance of BUNAVAIL NDA for Filing

BioDelivery Sciences Announces FDA Acceptance of BUNAVAIL NDA for Filing

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BUNAVAIL utilizes BDSI's proprietary BioErodible MucoAdhesive (BEMA) technology to deliver buprenorphine for the maintenance treatment of opioid dependence, along with the opioid antagonist naloxone, which is intended to serve as an abuse … Opioid …
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Former drug addict offers reality check

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

Methadone is used to treat heroin addiction, and there are medications prescribed to assist users coping with other drug addictions. Addis said offering drug addicts those medications that aim to curb addictions is not a good approach. “The idea that …
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Report: Kansas has eighth lowest drug overdose mortality rate in US

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The report also notes that only one in 10 Americans with a substance abuse disorder receives treatment. Kansas received points for the following indicators: existence of prescription drug monitoring program; doctor shopping laws; physical exam required …
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