Walmart Will Not be Criminally Indicted for Prescribing Practices
Walmart’s civil battle continues, but the chain will not be criminally charged for opioid overprescribing.
Drugs & Medical Devices
DEA Okays Remote Opioid Prescribing During Virus Outbreak
DEA allows opioids to be prescribed remotely during COVID-19.
COVID-19 Social Distancing & Safe Supply in Canada
Opioid users depend on Canada’s safe supply programs. Will social distancing limit availability?
State AGs Don’t Want the Sacklers to Get Off Easy
The Sacklers should not be shielded amid bankruptcy, AGs argue.
COVID-19 and SUD an Especially Dangerous Combination
Substance abuse and the coronavirus can be an especially lethal combination.
Study Suggests Satisfaction the Same for Opioid & Non-opioid Relief
Non-opioid tooth pain should be standard protocol, according to U-M researchers.
Infant Inspired Opioid Bill Withdrawn
McKay withdraws bill protecting children from parental opioid abuse due to lack of support.
Alaska Nurse Practitioner is Accused of Over-prescribing, Negligence
An Anchorage nurse practitioner has been accused of prescribing opioids resulting in death.
West Virginia Discusses Opioid Settlement Options
Settlement talks have commenced in West Virginia.
MAT Should be Standard Opioid Treatment Protocol
Medication-assisted treatment should be widely used for opioid addiction, researchers state.