Hawaii Receives Grant to Address Severe Meth Use Problem
Senator calls for more funding as Hawaii’s meth problem surpasses its opioid issue.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Deadly Synthetic ‘ISO’ Implicated in At Least 19 U.S. Deaths
ISO, a synthetic opioid from China, claims the lives of 19 U.S. residents.
Mallinckrodt Paid Its Top Executives Bonuses with Bankruptcy Looming
Drug distributor Mallinckrodt paid out bonuses to key players amid bankruptcy talks.
Plaintiffs Say Teva Willfully Withheld Opioid Audit Report
Teva allegedly withheld pertinent evidence prior to reaching opioid settlement.
B.C., Rely on Local Resources in Drug Battle, Advocates Say
Advocates suggest B.C. institute Dr. Henry’s proposed reforms to curtail escalating overdose rate.
In San Fran, McKesson Argues Drug Users are to Blame
Parties shift blame to physicians, users in California opioid litigation.
Study Shows Doctors are Overprescribing Opioids After Knee Surgery
Patients overprescribed opioids post-knee surgery are at higher risk of overdosing.
Catalyst Attempts to Block Rival Drug Already Approved
Catalyst tries to mitigate approval of Jacobus’ LEMS treatment drug.
Nurses Charged with Stealing Opioids as Crisis Worsens
The Department of Justice continues to crack down on medical personnel stealing opioids from hospitals.
Cannabis Vending Machines Offer Contactless Checkout During COVID-19
Customers can now purchase marijuana in vending machines, limiting social contact during the pandemic.