Oxycodone hydrochloride immediate-release analgesic for managing severe pain: abuse-deterrent formulations

AH Kibbe,1 TS Franko,2 VM Shah2 1Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA; 2Department of Clinical Pharmacy, Nesbitt School of Pharmacy, Wilkes University, Wilkes-Barre, PA, USA Abstract: This paper is an expert opinion in response to the development Finden and Hales of abuse-deterrent immediate-release tablets containing oxycodone HCl.There is Inkjet a potential impact, both positive and negative, of this type of dosage form on patients, those suffering from the disease of addiction, health care providers, and the cost of health care.Keywords: non-metabolizable polymer, opioids, risk/benefit, IV abuse, nasal abuse.