In San Fran, McKesson Argues Drug Users are to Blame
Parties shift blame to physicians, users in California opioid litigation.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Study Shows Doctors are Overprescribing Opioids After Knee Surgery
Patients overprescribed opioids post-knee surgery are at higher risk of overdosing.
Catalyst Attempts to Block Rival Drug Already Approved
Catalyst tries to mitigate approval of Jacobus’ LEMS treatment drug.
Nurses Charged with Stealing Opioids as Crisis Worsens
The Department of Justice continues to crack down on medical personnel stealing opioids from hospitals.
Cannabis Vending Machines Offer Contactless Checkout During COVID-19
Customers can now purchase marijuana in vending machines, limiting social contact during the pandemic.
2006 Purdue Memo Shows DOJ Watered Down Charges
Memo revealed during bankruptcy proceedings suggests Purdue’s charges should have been much worse years ago.
Oregon State Study Tracks Patient Opioid Use in Nursing Facilities
Patients discharged to skilled nursing facilities are at risk of being prescribed addictive opioids.
Ontario Health Official Calls for Widespread Naloxone Distribution
To address Canada’s growing opioid problem, a public health manager is advocating for easily accessible naloxone.
Judge Assesses Evidence, Testimony in NY Opioid Pretrial Hearing
To keep its opioid case moving forward during the pandemic, New York schedules Frye hearings.
Rural North Carolina Get Much-needed Opioid Grants
Federal funds will support rural areas in North Carolina that have been impacted greatly by the opioid epidemic.