Opioid Sales Rep Push Doctors to Prescribe ‘Off Label’
Opioid drug reps were told to push for off-label synthetic drug use.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Targeting Alternative Opioid Receptor Reduces Drug Side Effects
Scientists discover that targeting the delta opioid receptor provides safer pain relief.
A Synthetic Opioid More Powerful than Fentantyl has Emerged
Iso, a highly addictive opioid more potent than fentanyl, has officially hit the streets.
The FDA is Using Internet Registries to Stop Opioid Sales
The government is partnering with internet registries to stop illicit opioid sales.
Group of 19 Offenders Apprehended in Detroit Opioid Ring
Authorities put a stop to alleged Detroit drug ring.
Cuomo Targets Endo, Alleging Opioid Insurance Fraud
New York files insurance fraud claim against Endo Pharmaceuticals.
West Virginia Targets Rite-Aid, Walgreens in Opioid Lawsuit
Rite-Aid and Walgreens are accused of fueling the opioid crisis in new West Virginia lawsuit.
New York’s Opioid Overdose Deaths Increase Amid Pandemic
New York witnesses a rise in opioid overdoses during social distancing.
Filing Contends Pill-pushing Pharmacies Should Not be Forgotten
Pharmacies need to be held accountable for excessive opioid orders, according to lawsuit.
Plaintiffs Say ‘Pillbillies’ Email Wasn’t Shared in Discovery
AmerisourceBergen tried to conceal parody song email, plaintiffs allege.