EEOC Clarifies ADA Provisions Covering Opioid Use Disorder
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission released informal guidelines regarding opioid use in the workplace.
Drugs & Medical Devices
FENTANYL Results Act Aims to Fight Synthetic Drug Trafficking
Senators back act meant to combat synthetic drug trafficking and minimize fentanyl overdose deaths.
Stopping the Opioid Takeover of Our Bodies
If opioids will deepen our ailing instead of helping us, then we will know when it is time to let go of the medical crutch they present, and discover treatment in other types of medicine.
Britain May Make Codeine Available by Prescription Only
Britain may make OTC codeine available by prescription only in order to reduce likelihood of misuse.
Endorphin-producing Technology Could Help NOWS Infants
Transcutaneous auricular stimulation (tAN) therapy may help opioid-addicted babies recover sooner.
U.S. Considers Producing Generics Domestically, Teva Stands By
Eastman Kodak offered generics loan. Teva could be up next.
Polster Says Pharmacies Can’t Dismiss Opioid Claims
Pharmacies will stand trial in the fall for their alleged role in the opioid epidemic.
DOJ Busts California’s ChiroMed Drug Ring
Federal agents take down opioid ring, seizing thousands of pills.
Attorneys Demand Release of NAS Names Amid Purdue Bankruptcy
Attorneys get neonatal abstinence syndrome names to file claims against Purdue.
Meritus Cut Opioid Prescriptions without Patient Complaints
Health care provider, Meritus, was able to significantly reduce the number of opioids being prescribed.