Distributors Seek State Approval of Proposed Opioid Settlement
Opioid distributors announce proposed deal to resolve nationwide allegations.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Millions of Purdue Docs to be Released Later This Year
Plaintiffs agree to Purdue’s reorganization in exchange for treasure trove of documents.
Rhode Island Man Indicted for Producing Counterfeit Percocet Pills
Operation Denial leads to the indictment of a Rhode Island man on fentanyl charges.
Mike’s Candyshop Leader Pleads Guilty to Drug Charges
New York-based Mike’s Candyshop leader pleads guilty.
Walmart is Rolling Out a Lower-priced, Private Label Insulin Drug
Walmart now has a lower cost insulin option for diabetics.
New York’s Opioid Case Will be Heard by a Jury
New York’s opioid case marks the first government jury trial during the epidemic.
Medication is Being Overprescribed for Subclinical Hypothyroidism
Levothyroxine is too frequently prescribed for subclinical hypothyroidism, according to studies.
Research Shows Vitamin D Deficiency Leads to Opioid Cravings
Vitamin deficiency could trigger opioid addiction.
Opioid Special Master Determines Walmart CEO Can Be Deposed
Cohen will allow Walmart’s top executive to be deposed in Cleveland’s MDL.
West Virginia Physician Faces Prison Time for Distributing Suboxone
A West Virginia general practitioner is convicted in illegal opioid scheme.