WINSTON-SALEM, NC (WGHP) The DEA announced it is taking action against several companies for mishandling opioids, including a company based in Winston-Salem. The DEA said Tuesday that as part of the Operation Bottleneck initiative, They served one “immediate suspension order” and five “show cause orders” between September 25 and October 20, 2023. These companies have …
Used blister packs containing medicines, tablets and pills are seen in this illustration taken June 30, 2018. REUTERS/Russell Boyce/Illustration Acquire License Rights Summary Businesses Law firms First reference trials currently being selected in opioid lawsuits against pharmacy benefit managers Firms say appearance of bias means special master can’t handle their cases Oct. 31 (Reuters) – …
Like many medications, naloxone, the nasal spray that reverses the effects of an opioid overdose, comes in a flimsy box. The device that delivers the medication is shaped like a cartoon spaceship and must remain sealed in a blister until used. It is difficult to transport and can be sprayed accidentally. With a new device …
The number of Arkansans covered by Medicaid or private insurance who filled a prescription for naloxone increased 340% following the passage of a law requiring an anti-overdose medication to be prescribed to patients receiving high doses of naloxone. opioids, according to an analysis by the Arkansas Center. for the improvement of health. According to the …
MORGANTOWN — While solutions to the opioid crisis often involve either strengthening law enforcement or expanding the reach of health services, West Virginia University researchers said they believed the best approach was a synergistic blend of the two. To illustrate what policies and strategies have been effective and generate ideas for combating the epidemic, they …
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. While solutions to the opioid crisis often involve either strengthening law enforcement or expanding the reach of health services, West Virginia University researchers said they believed the best approach was a synergistic mix of the two. To illustrate what policies and strategies have been effective and generate ideas for combating the epidemic, they …