Will Purdue Declare Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Amid Opioid Litigation?
Rumor has it that Purdue is planning to file Chapter 11 bankruptcy to halt the 2,000 lawsuits against it for deceptively marketing OxyContin to doctors and patients.
Drugs & Medical Devices
After Delays, Awerbuch Will Finally Start Serving Prison Term
Dr. Gavin Awerbuch is set to start serving time in prison this April for drug charges and health care fraud.
Insys Hired a Stripper to Boost Sales of Subsys
Insys hired an exotic dancer to persuade physicians to buy Subsys, according to prosecutors.
Insys Execs Have Shown Complete Disregard for Subsys Patients
Insys has shown a complete disregard to those who have been hurt by their powerful fentanyl spray, Subsys.
FDA Issues Warning: CanaRx Drugs Not Always from Canada
FDA warns that not all CanaRx’s prescription drugs it is importing into the U.S. are safe for use.
Councilman Arrested for Robbing Drug Store Intending to Sell OxyContin
A councilman is accused of robbery a drug store with the intentnion ot reselling addictive painkillers.
Everyone Wants to Finger-Point, Divert Blame in Drug Price Debate
The pharmaceutical industry tries to deflect blame for increasing list prices on vital medications such as insulin.
Insys Call Center Employees Lied to Boost Subsys Approvals
As the Insys trial continues, jurors hear testimony from a former call center manager who claims employees were instructed to lie to insurers to win approval of Subsys.
NECC Suspects Claim No Complicity in Lethal Meningitis Outbreak
Two NECC executives in Massachusetts are contesting their guilty verdicts while another two employees face second-degree murder charges in Michigan.
Research Suggests Cough Medicine Really Isn’t That Effective
There is no solid evidence that over-the-counter cough medicines work any better than old-fashioned homeopathic remedies.