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FDA patient workshop shows pain management still unmet need in fibromyalgia

April 7, 2014 7:00 AM UTC

Testimony from patients at an FDA workshop on fibromyalgia suggests drug developers aiming to reduce pain are on the right track, because many patients said existing drugs do not provide adequate relief.

Discussion at the patient-focused drug development workshop on March 26 also highlighted opportunities for new therapies that can treat a myriad of symptoms unlikely to be managed by a single drug...