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• Study Highlights Birth Defect Risk with Oxycontin, Vicodin, Other Opioids

  September 12, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study finds that use of some powerful opioid painkillers during pregnancy could double the risk of neural tube birth defects, such as spina bifida, for babies.

• FDA Issues New Requirements for Long-Acting Opioid Painkillers

  September 11, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  The FDA has issued new labeling requirements for painkillers in hopes of reducing abuse and overuse.

• Prescription Drug Abuse Surprisingly Common According to Poll

  August 16, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  A new survey finds that prescription drug abuse is widespread and that it is easy for many Americans to get their hands on prescription drugs to get high.

• Walgreen Settlement Results in $80M Payment Over Painkiller Violations

  June 13, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  The DEA announced an $80 million settlement with Walgreen over the charges that the pharmacy chain illegally sold massive amounts of OxyContin and other controlled painkillers.

• Public Citizen Calls for New Vicodin Restrictions

  February 5, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  The prominent consumer watchdog group Public Citizen is calling on federal drug regulators to restrict access to Vicodin and other...

• FDA Panel Calls For Restrictive Rules for Vicodin, Hydrocodone Painkillers

  January 28, 2013

  Irvin Jackson

  A panel of drug safety advisers is calling for new limits on the use of hydrocodone-based painkillers, such as Vicodin,...

• FDA Draft Guidance Issued to Combat Opioid Drug Abuse

  January 10, 2013

  Martha Garcia

  Overdoses linked to the use of prescription opioid drugs continue to rise, causing concern for future abuse. In response, the...