Fentanyl Patch Recall Issued Over Mislabeling, Overdose and Death Risk
Two lots of fentanyl patches are being recalled because they may contain much stronger dosages than indicated on the labels.…
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Two lots of fentanyl patches are being recalled because they may contain much stronger dosages than indicated on the labels.…
The FDA is putting in place new rules on prescribing fast-acting forms of fentanyl in an effort to prevent overdoses, adverse events and misuse.…
Oklahoma and Purdue Pharma have reached a $270 million settlement to resolve claims the company’s mislead the public about the safety of OxyContin, helping to spur the national opioid crisis.…
A new study finds that long-term opioid prescriptions are increasing, and that prescriptions of the powerful painkillers vary widely from state-to-state.…
A new study links increased rates of neonatal abstinence syndrome to high unemployment and a lack of access to mental health services, particularly in rural counties.…
A new study finds that more than half of patients prescribed fast-acting fentanyl painkillers shouldn’t have been, according to the strict rules of an FDA program meant to prevent misuse.…
A new study highlights potential links between marketing tactics and opioid overdoses and prescriptions.…
A CDC study finds that rural residents are twice as likely to be prescribed opioids as those who live in urban areas.…
New documents suggest Purdue Pharma aggressively pushed OxyContin prescriptions despite the risks of addiction, then called for company officials to shift the blame for the opioid crisis onto addicts and other victims.…
A new report finds you are more likely to die of an accidental drug overdose than you are to die in an auto accident.…