Safehouse Injection Site to Open in Philadelphia with Court’s Blessing
Safehouse gets go-ahead to open the first U.S.-based supervised injection site.
Drugs & Medical Devices
There is a New Surgery and Post-op Option for Addicts
Healthcare system launches new pain management option for surgical patients.
Some Pennsylvania Doctors are Opting to Stop Prescribing Opioids
Physicians in Pennsylvania and elsewhere in the U.S. will no longer be prescribing opioids.
Opioid Initiatives May Be Working: Overdose Death Rate Down
Opioid overdose and mortality rates down, according to report.
New York State Opioid Measures Passed by Senate
New York passes bills aimed at combating the opioid crisis.
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.