Ask the Pharmacist, Richard Hoffman

Full story: Citrus County Chronicle

Q:a SI heard that the FDA is "going after" Darvon medications. What can you tell me about this? A: Darvon and Darvocet are opioid medications that have been marketed since 1957 to relieve mild to moderate pain.

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