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FDA Mandates Major Opioid Label Revisions to Highlight Long-Term Risks

Pharmacy Times

Extended-release opioids may now be labeled only when non-opioid therapies and immediate-release formulations prove lacking, and labels must caution against abrupt discontinuation in physically dependent patients due to potential withdrawal, uncontrolled pain, or suicidal thoughts. REFERENCES 1. Food and Drug Administration.

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4 ways pharmacists can improve health literacy

SingleCare

Many people dont understand medical abbreviations or terms like discontinue, as directed, or dosage. If patients dont know what a medication is for or cant find the instructions on the label, theyre not likely to take it. The assessments can help you determine what type of information you need to explain.