FDA's Nod to Zohydro Painkiller Sparks Protest

Different quarters, including health care activists, have criticised the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for approving the use of painkiller Zohydro as it is 10 times more strong and effective than Vicodin. Health care advocates are worried as the new drug can lead to opioid addiction. Zohydro contains hydrocodone that is found in Vicodin too. But people are concerned as Zohydro ER will not be available in tamper-resistant form. So it can be easily crushed and ...