Biden Relaxes Buprenorphine Prescribing but Pharmacies Aren’t Biting
Although physicians are more readily able to prescribe buprenorphine, pharmacies are still refusing to dispense it.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Default Judgment is Issued in Endo’s Opana ER Case
Moody issues a default judgment against Endo in Tennessee case.
Walmart is Sanctioned for Refusing to Comply with MDL Order
Special master sanctions Walmart in multidistrict opioid litigation case.
California Plaintiffs Face Off Against Drug Makers in Court
J&J and other drug makers prepare for trial against Santa Clara, Los Angeles, and Orange counties, and the city of Oakland.
UO Researchers Study the Effects of Methadone on Pregnancy
University is studying maternal opioid use on developing infants.
Pacira Biosciences, Maker of a Non-opioid Painkiller, Files Lawsuit
EXPAREL maker files suit against journal, editor, and authors.
Judge Determines Endo Willfully Withheld Important Docs
Endo Pharmaceuticals keep important evidence out of discovery.
Opioid NFEPP Can Help with IBD Symptoms Without Side Effects
Researchers find NFEPP treatment for irritable bowel does not come with adverse effects.
Opioid Funds Should be Allocated to the Frontlines
Addiction treatment providers and those offering recovery supports say the opioid settlement funds need to go to those who need it most.
Cannabis Almost As Addictive as Opioids, JAMA Study Finds
Youth are becoming addicted to marijuana at nearly the same rates as prescription opioids.