Cannabis and Opioid Co-use May Cause More Harm Than Good
Supplementing prescription pain medication with medical marijuana is not an effective management strategy, survey shows.
Drugs & Medical Devices
Drug Middlemen are Responsible for Expensive Out-of-pocket Pricing
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) are being held accountable to skyrocketing drug prices.
Drug Court Allow Participants to Stay if They Wish
East Lansing’s drug court is structured to promote sustainable recovery.
Early Physician Ally Will Serve as Witness Against Drug Manufacturers
A doctor who once advocated for the use of addictive medication to manage pain will serve as a plaintiffs’ witness against drug manufacturuers.
State Attorneys General Believe New Opioid Guidelines are Too Relaxed
The National Association of Attorneys General has sent a letter to the federal government indicating the report recently drafted is far too relaxed and deviates from CDC guidelines.
‘On-Q’ a Proposed Solution for Reducing Opioid Use After C-Sections
The On-Q Pain Relief System may be an effective pain management solution for new mothers hoping to avoid prolonged opioid use.
LivaNova’s 3T Healer-Cooler at Center of Bacteria Scare Lawsuits
Medical equipment manufacturer LivaNova’s 3T Heater-Cooler machines are at the center of lawsuits and a $225 million settlement.
Purdue Asks for Massachusett’s Lawsuit to be Thrown Out
Purdue has asked the court to toss out Massachusetts’ lawsuit.
Touching Fentanyl Will Not Cause an Overdose
Coming into contact with fentanly, by itself, will not cause an overdose, experts say.
Native American Tribes Filed Opioid Lawsuit Against Purdue Family
Native American tribes have filed a lawsuit alleging Purdue’s Sackler family is to blame for the opioid crisis.