Opioids Linked to Birth Defects
USA- Mdedge.com writes that maternal use of opioids both immediately before conception and during pregnancy has been linked to an increased risk of babies being born with certain birth defects. A study published in the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (AJOG) linked the following conditions with a pregnant mother’s use … [Read more...] about Opioids Linked to Birth Defects
Opioid Drug Manufacturer Settles Ohio Lawsuit
CLEVELAND, Oh. — Mallinckrodt PLC, a drug maker that manufactured generic opioid prescription pills, settled an “opioid-crisis” lawsuit with two counties in Ohio for $30 million according to the Wall Street Journal. The parties have not finalized the settlement agreement yet. However, the tentative agreement requires Mallinckrodt PLC … [Read more...] about Opioid Drug Manufacturer Settles Ohio Lawsuit
Mallinckrodt Settles Opioid Lawsuits with Ohio Counties
CLEVELAND, OH. – The manufacturer of generic opioids Mallinckrodt has settled the lawsuit pending against it by two counties in the state of Ohio related to the national opioid epidemic. In agreeing to the settlement, the company will avoid taking part in a federal trial in Ohio related to drug maker liability in the … [Read more...] about Mallinckrodt Settles Opioid Lawsuits with Ohio Counties
Deluge of Opioid Pills From 2006 Through 2012 Aided The Opioid Crisis
New information about the ongoing opioid crisis struck the nation as the Washington Post has published conclusive evidence that a deluge of opioid pills was delivered to consumers, galvanizing the opioid crisis. According to the Post, this deluge of opioid pills drenched the nation with 76 billion oxycodone and hydrocodone pills from … [Read more...] about Deluge of Opioid Pills From 2006 Through 2012 Aided The Opioid Crisis
Santa Fe Files Lawsuit Against Purdue Pharma
Amid a Growing Opioid Crisis, Santa Fe Files Lawsuit Against Purdue Pharma, the Maker of Oxycontin SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO – As reported in an online news article published by www.krqe.com, the City of Santa Fe filed a lawsuit against Purdue Pharma, joining numerous states, counties and cities across the United States in seeking to … [Read more...] about Santa Fe Files Lawsuit Against Purdue Pharma
Plans Unveiled to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
USA- According to the NYTime.com, last year, 72,000 people in the United States fatally overdosed on drugs. Out of that record-breaking total, over 2 out of every 3 deaths was the result of opioids. The numbers are shocking and indicate that on average, 130 people died a day because of opioid overdoses. The death toll from opioids … [Read more...] about Plans Unveiled to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
New Opioid Medication Gets Approval From FDA
WASHINGTON- The nytimes.com reports that a new and highly potent form of opioids has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a treatment for acute pain despite a review from the advisory committee that found there was a high risk of the drug being abused. The drug is named Dsuvia, and it is a form of a … [Read more...] about New Opioid Medication Gets Approval From FDA
Family of Chris Cornell Sues Doctor for Alleged Over Prescribing of Drugs
LOS ANGELOS- According to USAToday.com, the family of the Soundgarden front man, Chris Cornell has filed a lawsuit against the late singer’s doctor for allegedly over-prescribing drugs to musician’s death. According to the coroner, Cornell died by hanging himself in May of 2017. Although drugs were not ruled the cause of death, … [Read more...] about Family of Chris Cornell Sues Doctor for Alleged Over Prescribing of Drugs
Pharmaceutical Company Founder Acting as Co-Conspirator in Opioid Case
Co-Conspirator In a Criminal Opioid Case. According to Reuters, United States prosecutors have announced that the founder of Insys Therapeutics Inc. is considered an unindicted co-conspirator in a criminal opioid case. If one is considered an unindicted co-conspirator, it means that prosecutors accuse the individual of … [Read more...] about Pharmaceutical Company Founder Acting as Co-Conspirator in Opioid Case
Insight into the Opioid Epidemic
U.S. Face Opioid Epidemic. By now, it is well known that the United States is facing an opioid epidemic. Thousands of individuals—many of whom have had legal prescriptions for opioids—have lost their lives to opioid overdoses. A recent article from Lexology explores the matter further and analyzes many of the legal issues that stem … [Read more...] about Insight into the Opioid Epidemic
Are the Drug Manufacturers of Opioids to Blame for the Opioid Crisis?
Opioid Crisis Has Killed Thousands Of People. In a recent publication, Newsweek explored whether pharmaceutical companies are, at least partially, to blame for the opioid crisis that has killed thousands of people in the United States. Since 1999, more than 183,000 people have died from opioid-related causes. Some say that … [Read more...] about Are the Drug Manufacturers of Opioids to Blame for the Opioid Crisis?
Lawmakers Call on FDA to Add Boxed Warning for Immediate-Release Opioids
Immediate-release (IR) opioids should carry a boxed warning on their labels, a group of nearly two dozen legislators said in a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). According to Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS), the lawmakers want the label to reflect "the serious risks of abuse" associated with the … [Read more...] about Lawmakers Call on FDA to Add Boxed Warning for Immediate-Release Opioids
Actavis Recalls Fentanyl Pain Patches
Fentanyl Pain Patches Are Being Recalled. YMG Fentanyl pain patches have been recalled … [Read more...] about Actavis Recalls Fentanyl Pain Patches
