The US Food and Drug
Administration has allowed the
prescribing of OxyContin for
children aged 11 to 16.
The move followed studies
commissioned by the FDA looking
at use of the drug in children with
pain caused by cancer, trauma or
major surgery.
The approval is for the use of
OxyContin for children in the age
range who need “daily, roundthe-
clock, long-term” pain relief
for which there is no alternative,
in those who have already been
treated with opiate painkillers.The above article was sent to subscribers in Pharmacy Daily's issue from 17 Aug 15 To see the full newsletter, see the embedded issue below or CLICK HERE to download Pharmacy Daily from 17 Aug 15
THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) awarded Brooke Shelly the prestigious 2024 PSA MIMS Credentialed Pharmacist of the Year award last Fri at the Credentialed Pharmacist Conference (CPC24) (PD breaking news).
THE Pharmaceutical Society of Australia (PSA) has unveiled a comprehensive membership package designed to provide robust support for credentialed pharmacists throughout their professional journey.
MEDICAL research produces better outcomes when people with lived experience are involved in the process, according to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA).
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