Walgreens acted as its own distributor and, according to a lawsuit, failed to report suspicious orders of pain pills and prevent diversion to the black market.
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Prevent Opioid Overdose Deaths: A Call for Specific Prescribing Laws and Physician Oversight
Make doctors precisely explain why they are prescribing opioids and why they decided on the pill count and refill allowance for each patient.
Johnson & Johnson Called Opioid "Kingpin" In Oklahoma Lawsuit
The lawsuit names the multinational company as a “top supplier, seller and lobbyist” for prescription opioids.
Purdue Pharma Considers Bankruptcy Over OxyContin Lawsuits
If Purdue were to file for bankruptcy, it could “halt” the lawsuits that have been brought against the company by plaintiffs across the country.
Insys Execs Used Rap Video To Push Higher Doses Of Fentanyl Spray
The sales video parodied A$AP Rocky’s hit single “F—in’ Problems.”
Connecticut Judge Dismisses Opioid Lawsuits Against Purdue Pharma, Others
The Connecticut lawsuits are part of a nationwide effort to make pharmaceutical companies pay for a portion of the damage caused by this crisis. Judge Thomas Moukawsher in Connecticut ruled against 37 cities and towns within the state that brought lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies accused of fueling the opioid crisis in the U.S. According to… Continue reading Connecticut Judge Dismisses Opioid Lawsuits Against Purdue Pharma, Others
FDA Has "Cozy Relationship" With Pharmaceutical Companies, Says Adviser
“The FDA has a lack of transparency. They use the advisory committees as cover,” said the head of the FDA’s opioid advisory council. A Food and Drug Administration adviser says that the agency is putting the needs of pharmaceutical companies above the public by continuing to approve dangerous pain medications. Speaking with The Guardian, Dr.… Continue reading FDA Has "Cozy Relationship" With Pharmaceutical Companies, Says Adviser
What Does 2019 Hold For Opioid Lawsuits?
Many are looking at the settlements with Big Tobacco to see how the opioid settlements—if there are any—might take shape. During 2018, as opioid overdose rates continued to soar, municipalities from around the country vowed to hold drug manufacturers and distributors accountable. This year, 2019, will show how many of the lawsuits around the opioid… Continue reading What Does 2019 Hold For Opioid Lawsuits?
New Jersey Sues One Of Its Largest Employers Over Opioids
The lawsuit alleges that Janssen Pharmaceuticals minimized the risk of opioids and targeted older patients who were less aware of the dangers of the drugs. The pharmaceutical industry is a major economic driver for the state of New Jersey, but that did not stop the state’s attorney general from launching a lawsuit against Janssen Pharmaceuticals,… Continue reading New Jersey Sues One Of Its Largest Employers Over Opioids
"Heroin Spoon" Art Exhibit Re-Emerges In Boston
The artwork was placed as a “gift” to Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey outside of the State House. The massive, 800-pound “heroin spoon” sculpture has re-emerged. This past June, the guerrilla art exhibit sat in front of Purdue Pharma headquarters in Stamford, Connecticut, for about two hours before it was hauled away by city workers.… Continue reading "Heroin Spoon" Art Exhibit Re-Emerges In Boston