Episode 121. Journavix: A New Era in Non-Opioid Pain Management?

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In this episode of The Pharm So Hard Emergency Medicine Podcast, host Jimmy Pruitt, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP, BCEMP, is joined by William Amarquaye, PharmD, to discuss Journavix, the first non-opioid pill approved for moderate to severe acute pain in over 20 years. They break down its mechanism as a NAV1.8 sodium channel blocker, compare it to existing analgesics, and analyze clinical trial data on its efficacy and safety. The conversation also tackles key considerations like side effects, drug interactions, and cost implications for real-world use.

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Jimmy L. Pruitt III, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP

The Pharm So Hard Podcast is a show focused primarily on emergency medicine and hospital pharmacy related topics. To empower healthcare providers with the knowledge and skills they need to provide evidence-based, safe care for critically ill patients.

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