Polarizing Fight Looms As US FDA Seeks Comment On Abuse-Deterrent Stimulants
Executive Summary
Abuse-deterrent formulations have been polarizing in the opioid space; now the US FDA wants feedback on developing the formulations for central nervous system stimulants, such as ADHD drugs, which could renew debate about the value of the formulations and how the agency should weigh public health considerations when deciding whether to approve an individual product.
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