Stefan Kertesz, a physician and addiction expert, says overaggressive cutbacks can harm some chronic pain patients.

WASHINGTON: Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said it approved Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Journavx for short-term pain that often follows surgery or injuries.

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This milestone marks a breakthrough after unsuccessful attempts to develop painkillers without the addictive potential of opioids.

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