Philadelphia Settles $110M Opioid Lawsuit With Walgreens By Zachary Pottle ❘ May 1, 2024 Walgreens has agreed to pay Philadelphia $110 million over claims that the company was negligent in its prescribing of opioid medications. Read More
FDA Urged To Rescind Approval Of Opioid Addiction Test By Zachary Pottle ❘ April 15, 2024 A recent FDA approval of an opioid use disorder test has sparked criticism among the scientific community. Read More
Honolulu Now Requires Bars To Stock Naloxone By Jessica Sherer ❘ January 10, 2024 Honolulu becomes first US city to require bars and nightclubs to stock Naloxone (Narcan) in an effort to lower Opioid overdose risk. Read More
Supreme Court Considers $6 Billion Deal That Would Protect Sackler Family By Zachary Pottle ❘ December 14, 2023 The Supreme Court is expected to rule on a case that could overturn immunity granted to the Sackler family following a $6 billion settlement. Read More
Fentanyl Dealers May Face Murder Charges In San Francisco By Zachary Pottle ❘ November 3, 2023 A new task force aimed at battling the Opioid crisis in San Francisco may allow law enforcement to treat deadly overdoses as homicides. Read More
Insomnia Drug May Help Prevent Opioid Relapse By Jessica Sherer ❘ October 3, 2023 Studies show that insomnia drug Suvorexant may help treat Opioid withdrawal symptoms and relapse by improving sleep quality. Read More
Narcan, Opioid-Overdose Reversal Drug, Hits Shelves Today By Jessica Sherer ❘ September 5, 2023 Narcan, a nasal spray version of the life-saving Opioid overdose medication, Naloxone, is now available over-the-counter in the US. Read More
Purdue Pharma’s $6 Billion Opioid Settlement Blocked By Supreme Court By Jessica Sherer ❘ August 11, 2023 On Thursday, the Supreme Court blocked bankruptcy proceedings for Purdue Pharma, the makers of OxyContin, an extremely addictive Opioid. Read More
FDA Approves Narcan For Over-The-Counter Use By Zachary Pottle ❘ April 11, 2023 The FDA has approved the sale of Narcan, the life-saving Opioid overdose reversal drug, over-the-counter, waiving prescription requirements. Read More
