Federal Agency Reports NIH Doesn’t Consider Drug Affordability
GAO asks NIH to consider affordability of drugs and make prices more transparent to patients.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Guidelines Suggest Children are at Low Risk for Opioid Addiction
New guidelines intend to help educate parents on appropriate opioid use following a child’s surgery.
Study Shows Prednisone is Effective for ‘Cluster Headaches’
New study confirmed long-held belief that prednisone is effective for treating suicide headaches.
Taking Truvada as PrEP to Prevent HIV Can Come with Serious Side Effects
Since its introduction to the market, TDF has been linked to reports of chronic kidney disease, and serious kidney problems.
Montana Town Votes to Ban Vaping Products
Missoula City Council bans vaping products despite significant backlash.
Bill Seeks to Allow Drug Companies to Forgo Dog Testing
New legislation has been introduced to allow pharmaceutical businesses to choose alternatives to testing on dogs.
Records Show McKinsey Formulated Purdue’s OxyContin Campaign
McKinsey & Company suggests Purdue offer rebates for OxyContin overdoses.
Purdue Advised to Pay Insurer Rebates Amid Opioid Crisis
More evidence points to Purdue trying to minimize the opioid crisis.
Judge Drain Approves Purdue, Sackler Settlement
Purdue settles suit with the Justice Department.
28 States Flagged for Increased Risk of Overdose Deaths
The Drug Helpline lists 28 states at high risk for a spike in overdose fatalities.