New York State Opioid Measures Passed by Senate
New York passes bills aimed at combating the opioid crisis.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Temporary Fentanyl Variant Ban Extended by the DEA
The federal government extends a ban on fentanyl lookalikes.
Pharmacist’s License Surrendered After Ignoring Addiction Red Flags
Pharmacy closed and pharmacist surrenders license after federal investigation.
Individuals Can Now File Claims Against Purdue Pharma
Individuals can now submit claims against Purdue Pharma.
Dealer Charged with Murder in Fentanyl, Heroin Overdose
Dealer found guilty of selling deadly batch of fentanyl, heroin mix to overdose victim.
Software was Part of Secret Deal to Sell More Opioids
Purdue pushed opioid sales with Patient Fusion.
What You Need to Know Before Implementing IoT in Healthcare
All patient information can be quickly measured and sent for physician advice, or to medical cloud platforms, allowing healthcare organizations to minimize errors.
Pharmaceutical Packaging and Patients’ Needs
There is little point in formulating more user-friendly dosage forms if the packaging is difficult to open and does not easily integrate into consumers’ daily lives.
Popular Stomach Medicine Can Cause Opioid-like Euphoric Reaction
Anti-diarrhea medication can cause opioid-like high, according to researchers.
WHO Warns There are Limited New Antibiotics in the Works
There could be a dangerous shortage of antibiotics in the near future, WHO warns.