OFFICIALS WITH KING PHARMACEUTICALS BASED IN BRISTOL TENNESSEE HAVE ANNOUNCED THEIR NEW PRESCRIPTION EMBEDA IS NOW AVAILABLE ON THE MARKET. THE DRUG IS USED TO MANAGE MODERATE TO SEVERE PAIN. THEY CLAIM EMBEDA IS THE FIRST FEDERAL DRUG ADMINISTRATION APPOVED LONG-ACTING PAINKILLER THAT REDUCES THE FEELING OF GETTING HIGH WHEN IT’S CRUSHED OR CHEWED. KING STARTED SHIPPING OUT SIX DOSAGE STRENGTHS TO PHARMACIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES MONDAY.