zohydo is nothing new.The U.S. has been using hydrocodone since the 40's. And while larger than current hydrocodone formulations. A 50mg zohydro, which would require removing the time release mechanism. to get the full 50mg. Is roughly the equivalent of taking 33mg of oxycodone.
But the people who are against this drug because its "new". Would rather have people who may already have reduced liver function. Take the same dosage of hydrocodone over the course of a day. With with 2500mg+ APAP on top of it. That in turn leads to more liver damage,kidney damage,stomach bleeding and/or death. I guess the suffering of the elderly is unimportant. When you're thinking of the children..../rant