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FDA Takes New Steps to Stimulate Development of Non-Opioids in Acute Pain Management
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken new steps aimed at fostering the development of non-addictive alternatives to opioids in acute pain management. The FDA targets pharmaceuticals against pain lasting up to 30 days, typically in response to some form of tissue injury such as trauma or surgery. Decreasing opioid exposure and preventing addiction are seen as core components of combating the opioid epidemic. 
In a draft guidance, the FDA provides clear recommendations for companies developing non-opioid analgesics for acute pain. Three key aspects are highlighted:
Which types of drug development programs may be appropriate to generate the data needed to support an indication for acute pain management
The use of claims surrounding the elimination or reduction of opioids in drug labeling and the data needed to support those claims
Potential use of the FDA’s expedited programs to support the development program
The US government has prioritized beating the opioid epidemic and has taken express steps towards developing non-addictive alternatives to opioids in acute pain management. The full draft guidance can be found <a href="https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-takes-steps-aimed-fostering-development-non-addictive-alternatives-opioids-acute-pain-management">here.</a>

FDA Takes New Steps to Stimulate Development of Non-Opioids in Acute Pain Management

February 2022 - FDA Takes New Steps to Stimulate Development of Non-Opioids in Acute Pain Management

SentryX, a spin-off of the University Medical Center Utrecht (the Netherlands) today announced that it raised €3.2M in seed funding for the development of their next-generation pain relief therapeutic platform. The round includes an investment from the Utrecht Health Seed Fund.
Every year, millions of people in Europe and the US undergo a significant orthopedic surgical procedure and experience intense post-operative pain as a result. Despite the application of systemic pain medication, most patients still report insufficient pain relief, hampering post-operative recovery. SentryX’s innovative pain relief therapy platform focuses on minimizing post-operative pain to improve the overall patient experience and quality of care.

SentryX, a spin-off of the University Medical Center Utrecht (the Netherlands) today announced that it raised €3.2M in seed funding for the development of their next-generation pain relief therapeutic platform.

February 2022 - FDA Takes New Steps to Stimulate Development of Non-Opioids in Acute Pain Management

April 2021 - SentryX closes €3.2M seed funding round for the development of next generation pain relief therapeutics