The makers of the painkiller Subsys say they may declare bankruptcy due to the rising costs of litigation, just days after the founder and several former executives were found guilty of racketeering charges.…
A new study warns of increasing rates of drug overdose among the nation’s youth.…
The FDA has launched a campaign promoting the safe removal of unused opioids from homes, as part of the fight against the opioid abuse crisis.…
Two lots of fentanyl patches are being recalled because they may contain much stronger dosages than indicated on the labels.…
The FDA is requiring opioids to carry new label warning about the risks of sudden discontinuation, which can lead to withdrawal symptoms, pain and suicide.…
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.…
Plastic surgery patients are more susceptible to opioid drug addiction, according to the findings of a new study.…
A new study indicates that the last 10 years in Maryland have seen only a slight increase in opioid-related fatal auto accidents, after researchers realized previous numbers were inflated by emergency medical personnel giving opioids to patients at the scene of the accident.…
