Rochester spearheads FDA initiative to speed development of new therapies

Pain is the most common symptom leading patients to see a physician in the United States, yet the most widely prescribed medications ? opioids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) ? have major drawbacks, including the potential for misuse and abuse and adverse effects that limit long-term use. While scientists have made great strides in understanding the physical and chemical processes that occur when people feel pain, new treatments with improved safety and effectiveness are still needed for the more than 76 million Americans with acute and chronic pain.

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