Fewer Opioid-Related Deaths in States Allowing Medical Marijuana August 27, 2014 On average, states allowing the medical use of marijuana have lower rates of deaths resulting from opioid analgesic overdoses than...
South Carolina Officials Tweak Approach on Prescription Drugs October 10, 2013 By MEG KINNARD South Carolina health officials said Tuesday they’re shortening the amount of time pharmacists have to turn over prescription information as...
Insurer’s Opioid Program Shows Promise in Curbing Prescription Painkiller Addiction October 8, 2013 Nationwide there has been an increase in the number of opioid pain medications prescribed to workers who are injured on...
Kentucky Pain Clinic Owner Convicted on 21 Charges June 26, 2013 A jury has convicted the owner of two Kentucky pain clinics on 21 federal charges including drug trafficking, money laundering...
New York Officials to Implement Pharmacy Safety Program January 11, 2012 Officials on Long Island, N.Y., are implementing a program to safeguard pharmacies in the wake of several deadly robberies. The...