Opioids Need Comparative Deterrence Studies, FDA Panel Says
Executive Summary
Review of oral, nasal and intravenous abuse-deterrence claims for Teva's long-acting hydrocodone Vantrela ER highlights the lack of head-to-head studies against approved abuse-deterrent formulations and spurs debate on relevant comparators.
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