Latest Chronic Pain Management News

Argent BioPharma's licensing partner Splash Beverage Group has launched the US veterinary development program for CannEpil®, targeting companion-animal oncology and chronic pain. Led by industry veteran Dr Hunter Land, the initiative follows a defined FDA regulatory pathway and could broaden CannEpil®’s commercial footprint beyond human neurology.

Mesoblast is set to meet the FDA in December to discuss compelling Phase 3 data showing its cell therapy rexlemestrocel-L may significantly reduce opioid use in chronic low back pain patients. This meeting could mark a pivotal step in addressing the US opioid crisis through innovative regenerative medicine.

Zelira Therapeutics has published full results from a Phase I study showing its cannabinoid-based therapy ZLT-L-007 significantly outperforms Lyrica® in managing diabetic neuropathy pain and related symptoms.