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FDA Issues New Prescribing Guidelines for Synthetic Opioid Fentanyl

FDA Issues New Prescribing Guidelines for Synthetic Opioid Fentanyl

Sara E. Teller - January 15, 2021

Federal agency issues new guidelines for transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl (TIRF) drugs.

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State Wants Overprescribing Nurse to Receive a Harsher Punishment

State Wants Overprescribing Nurse to Receive a Harsher Punishment

Sara E. Teller - January 15, 2021

Tennessee challenges original reprimand of nurse practitioner for excessive opioid prescribing.

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Gabapentinoids Increase Post-surgical Risks When Paired with Opioids

Gabapentinoids Increase Post-surgical Risks When Paired with Opioids

Sara E. Teller - January 13, 2021

Gabapentinoids and opioids, when paired together after surgery, increase the risk of overdose and other complications.

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In Federal Case, West Virginia Women Admits to Drug Trafficking

In Federal Case, West Virginia Women Admits to Drug Trafficking

Sara E. Teller - January 8, 2021

Berkeley County, West Virginia resident pleads guilty to drug charges as part of a larger DOJ investigation indicting 22 defendants.

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More Defendants Named in Opioid Wrongful Death Case

More Defendants Named in Opioid Wrongful Death Case

Sara E. Teller - January 6, 2021

Additional defendants named as alleged responsible parties in opioid case against Shantel Lynn Witt.

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Data Shows Medicaid Patients Received Excessive Opioids

Data Shows Medicaid Patients Received Excessive Opioids

Sara E. Teller - January 5, 2021

Report shows thousands of Medicaid patients received unusually high amount of opioids.

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The Government Files an Opioid-related Case Against Walmart

Sara E. Teller - January 4, 2021

The DOJ has filed a lawsuit against Walmart for its alleged involvement in the opioid epidemic.

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Opioid Drug Makers Made Large Donations to Nonprofits

Opioid Drug Makers Made Large Donations to Nonprofits

Sara E. Teller - December 30, 2020

Report finds opioid manufacturers donated to pro-drug nonprofits in order to increase sales.

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Drug Dealer Act Applies in Tennessee & Sackler Members Apologize

Drug Dealer Act Applies in Tennessee & Sackler Members Apologize

Sara E. Teller - December 30, 2020

Tennessee Drug Dealer Act can applies to child victims of opioid abuse. Meanwhile, members of Purdue’s Sackler family apologize for epidemic.

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Guidelines Suggest Children are at Low Risk for Opioid Addiction

Guidelines Suggest Children are at Low Risk for Opioid Addiction

Sara E. Teller - December 15, 2020

New guidelines intend to help educate parents on appropriate opioid use following a child’s surgery.

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