Insys Hired a Stripper to Boost Sales of Subsys
Insys hired an exotic dancer to persuade physicians to buy Subsys, according to prosecutors.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Insys Execs Have Shown Complete Disregard for Subsys Patients
Insys has shown a complete disregard to those who have been hurt by their powerful fentanyl spray, Subsys.
FDA Issues Warning: CanaRx Drugs Not Always from Canada
FDA warns that not all CanaRx’s prescription drugs it is importing into the U.S. are safe for use.
Councilman Arrested for Robbing Drug Store Intending to Sell OxyContin
A councilman is accused of robbery a drug store with the intentnion ot reselling addictive painkillers.
Everyone Wants to Finger-Point, Divert Blame in Drug Price Debate
The pharmaceutical industry tries to deflect blame for increasing list prices on vital medications such as insulin.
Insys Call Center Employees Lied to Boost Subsys Approvals
As the Insys trial continues, jurors hear testimony from a former call center manager who claims employees were instructed to lie to insurers to win approval of Subsys.
NECC Suspects Claim No Complicity in Lethal Meningitis Outbreak
Two NECC executives in Massachusetts are contesting their guilty verdicts while another two employees face second-degree murder charges in Michigan.
Research Suggests Cough Medicine Really Isn’t That Effective
There is no solid evidence that over-the-counter cough medicines work any better than old-fashioned homeopathic remedies.
Oklahoma Trial Underway Against Opioid Manufacturers
An Oklahoma trial against opioid manufacturers could act as a benchmark to determine what role the companies play in creating a nationwide epidemic.
AgeVital Pharmacy Settles Allegations of Fraud for $775,000
Florida pharmacy, AgeVital, is set to pay at least $775,000 to settle a lawsuit alleging fraud brought about by a patient who received unwanted medications.