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Risks associated with opioid drugs and the requirement of an opioid-wide REMS program

Matthew Seamon, PharmD, Esq. is a licensed pharmacist and attorney. Dr. Seamon is currently an Associate Professor in Pharmacy Practice at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy where he teaches pharmacy law and serves Of Counsel to the law firm Fuerst Ittleman where he consults primarily on matters relating to biologic and drug regulation.

Opioids are extremely well-suited for REMS as the products are highly effective yet pose significant risk. Accordingly, the FDA has recently implemented the following REMS for opioids. Read More


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