Purdue Advised to Pay Insurer Rebates Amid Opioid Crisis
More evidence points to Purdue trying to minimize the opioid crisis.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Judge Drain Approves Purdue, Sackler Settlement
Purdue settles suit with the Justice Department.
28 States Flagged for Increased Risk of Overdose Deaths
The Drug Helpline lists 28 states at high risk for a spike in overdose fatalities.
Combining Atypical Antipsychotics with Antidepressants can be Dangerous
Mixing antidepressants and antipsychotics can be dangerous, researchers warn.
Ring Leader of Opioid Dark Web Storefront Receives Life Sentence
Aaron Shamo, the self-proclaimed “white collar drug dealer,” gets life in prison.
25 AGs Unsatisfied with Purdue’s Proposed Settlement Draft Letter
Not all attorneys general are on board with Purdue Pharma’s proposed deal.
Pre-surgery Acupuncture Reduces Need for Post-procedure Opioids
Study finds receiving acupuncture before surgery reduces the need for addictive painkillers.
Purple Heroin Found in Michigan, Poison Center Warns
A dangerous new drug has made its way to Michigan.
Mallinckrodt Will Pay $1.6 Billion & File for Bankruptcy
Mallinckrodt announces bankruptcy and $1.6 billion settlement deal.
SofPulse® Offers Pain Relief Alternative to Opioid Treatment
Endonovo Therapeutics’ SofPulse® treatment offers a non-addictive post-surgery option for pain relief.