Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies for Certain Opioid Drugs; Notice of Public Meeting

Résumé

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is announcing a public meeting to obtain input on developing Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) for certain opioid drugs. The REMS would be intended to ensure that the benefits of these drugs continue to outweigh certain risks. The agency has long been concerned about adverse events associated with this class of drug and has taken steps in cooperation with drug manufacturers to address these risks. We intend to use the agency's REMS authority under the Food and Drug Administration Amendments Act of 2007 (FDAAA) to mitigate the risks of these drugs. The purpose of the public meeting is to receive information and comments on this topic.