Description: Journavx (suzetrigine) is the newest non-opioid analgesic for post-operative and acute pain, with a novel mechanism of
action and promising results in two phase III clinical trials. The agent offers pain relief and minimal side effects, making it a unique choice for a multi-modal approach to analgesia.

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Speaker: Maria Hajiharis, PharmD, PGY1 Pharmacy Resident - Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Objectives: ​​ 

•    Identify risks associated with opioid use and gaps in acute pain management
•    Explain the pathophysiology of acute pain and suzetrigine’s novel mechanism of action
•    Recall the pivotal clinical trials that led to FDA approval of suzetrigine, including their limitations
•    Apply clinical evidence to evaluate suzetrigine’s current place in therapy

Target Audience:​ Advocate Pharmacists, Physicians, Nurses, and other interested healthcare professionals

Disclosure:​ The planner(s) and speaker(s) have indicated that there are no relevant financial relationships with any ineligible companies to disclose. 

Activity Flyer and Slides: File Single Activity Flyer - MHajiharis.docx

Session date: 
12/17/2025 - 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
Location: 
Virtual via Teams
United States
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