Pharmacist Involved in Illegal Opioid Ring is Sentenced
Michigan pharmacist is sentenced to 8 years for writing opioid prescriptions without medial necessity.
Drugs & Medical Devices
‘The Big Three’ are Blaming Doctors, Patients & Drug Makers
Opioid distributors are blaming others for the addiction crisis.
FDA Approves Higher Dose Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug Kloxxado
High-dose overdose reversal nasal spray will launch later this year.
Lit Review Shows Ketamine Could be a Viable Opioid Alternative
Research team looks at a safer pain management option.
Biden Relaxes Buprenorphine Prescribing but Pharmacies Aren’t Biting
Although physicians are more readily able to prescribe buprenorphine, pharmacies are still refusing to dispense it.
Default Judgment is Issued in Endo’s Opana ER Case
Moody issues a default judgment against Endo in Tennessee case.
Walmart is Sanctioned for Refusing to Comply with MDL Order
Special master sanctions Walmart in multidistrict opioid litigation case.
California Plaintiffs Face Off Against Drug Makers in Court
J&J and other drug makers prepare for trial against Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and Orange counties, and the city of Oakland.
UO Researchers Study the Effects of Methadone on Pregnancy
University is studying maternal opioid use on developing infants.
Pacira Biosciences, Maker of a Non-opioid Painkiller, Files Lawsuit
EXPAREL maker files suit against journal, editor, and authors.