Colorado Sees Spike in Fentanyl Disguised as Prescription Pills
Illicit drug dealers are disguising a deadly synthetic opioid in pills.
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Philly Officials Issue Warning About Fentanyl-laced Pressed Pills
Fentanyl-laced pressed pills are becoming more common in Pennsylvania, officials warn.
Walmart Faces off with DOJ, Shareholders Alleging Fraud
Walmart responds to shareholder class action lawsuit and challenges DOJ’s interpretation of the law.
Biden Administration Reverses Trump Opioid Prescribing Guidelines
The Biden administration will reverse relaxed guidelines around buprenorphine prescribing.
McKinsey Settles Multi-state Opioid Case for $573M
Pharmaceutical consulting firm settles opioid litigation for nearly $600 million.
Drug Traffickers Target American Indian Reservations Across the U.S.
Native American reservations are being targeted in Michigan, Utah, North Dakota and other states by drug traffickers.
Florida Doc Asked for $35k from Pain Pill Patient
Florida physician’s medical license is revoked after he overprescribed pain meds and asked for a personal loan.
FDA Issues New Prescribing Guidelines for Synthetic Opioid Fentanyl
Federal agency issues new guidelines for transmucosal immediate-release fentanyl (TIRF) drugs.
State Wants Overprescribing Nurse to Receive a Harsher Punishment
Tennessee challenges original reprimand of nurse practitioner for excessive opioid prescribing.
Gabapentinoids Increase Post-surgical Risks When Paired with Opioids
Gabapentinoids and opioids, when paired together after surgery, increase the risk of overdose and other complications.