FDA panel opposes pure hydrocodone painkiller

ugg outlet WASHINGTON — Government health experts overwhelmingly voted against a stronger version of hydrocodone on Friday, questioning the need for a new form of one of most widely abused prescription painkillers.

The Food and Drug Administration's panel of pain specialists voted 11-2 with one abstention The FDA is not required to follow the group's recommendation, though it often does so. It is scheduled to make its decision on the drug by March 1.

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