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FDA approves Opana ER from Endo Pharma for Moderate to Severe Pain

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Last updated:17th Dec 2011
Published:17th Dec 2011
Source: Pharmawand
The FDA has approved a new, harder-to-abuse formulation of Opana ER, the extended-release oxymorphone drug that is crush resistant from Endo Pharma for Moderate to Severe Pain. There have been generic versions of immediate release and extended release oxymorphone on the market for many years. The Endo Pharma version is distinguished by its "harder ro abuse " formulation which is patent protected until 2023.

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