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FDA Panel Likes New Abuse-Deterrent Opioid http://www.medpagetoday.com/Neurology/PainManagement/53528?xid=nl_mpt_DHE_2015-09-14&eun=g578717d0r WASHINGTON — In a second joint meeting of two FDA advisory committees, all 23 panelists voted unanimously to approve an abuse-deterrent formulation of extended-release oxycodone (Xtampza). Panelists felt that the new formulation, which is comprised of tiny microspheres of drug collected inside a capsule, would pose a significant […]

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Eva Holland September 10 at 1:39pm · Instagram · I’m sure this photo makes a lot of people uncomfortable it may even piss a few people off but the main reason I took it was to show the reality of addiction. If you don’t choose recovery every single day this will be your only way […]

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Suicide rates highest among oldest Montanans http://m.helenair.com/news/state-and-regional/suicide-rates-highest-among-oldest-montanans/article_abd31634-680d-11e2-ae6b-0019bb2963f4.html?mobile_touch=true BILLINGS — Some live with punishing chronic pain. Some have lost physical function, or no longer have cognitive ability. Some have lost their lifelong spouse. They are lonely, bored and depressed. They are Montana’s senior citizens. While they seem like the least likely candidates, the elderly are killing themselves […]

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DEA addresses prescription access issue http://www.wesh.com/news/dea-addresses-prescription-access-issue/35273410 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. —The Drug Enforcement Administration has delivered a message to pharmacists — start filling legitimate pain prescriptions.  WESH 2 News was there for the Florida Pharmacy Association conference in Ft. Lauderdale, a few miles from a South Florida stretch of road once dubbed the “pain corridor of […]

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Pharmacy prescription pickup gets man arrested with 6 days in jail The pharmacist didn’t bother contacting the prescriber about illegible and properly filled out Rx.. just called police and the pt is not suing the pharmacist/pharmacy ? http://www.recordonline.com/article/20150913/NEWS/150919708/101008 Posted Sep. 13, 2015 at 7:45 PM A Pennsylvania man has filed a civil rights lawsuit against […]

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Midwest meth-making down, but Mexican imports fill the void http://www.columbiatribune.com/news/midwest-meth-making-down-but-mexican-imports-fill-the-void/article_8e7c820e-4311-5ada-bbdd-ca03fc84e520.html ST. LOUIS (AP) — The manufacture of methamphetamine is sharply down in certain Midwestern states that have had the most trouble with the drug over the years, but it remains as popular as ever with users because of an influx of cheap Mexican imports, experts […]

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Walmart and pharmacist sued over claims of negligence after allegedly filling wrong prescription http://madisonrecord.com/stories/510637987-walmart-and-pharmacist-sued-over-claims-of-negligence-after-allegedly-filling-wrong-prescription A Cahokia man is suing a Walmart pharmacy and one of its pharmacists after they allegedly provided him with the wrong prescription. Leroy Turner filed a complaint Aug. 25 in St. Clair County Circuit Court against Wal-Mart Inc. and Christopher L. […]

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“It’s extremely scary.” Indiana battles No.1 ranking in pharmacy robberies http://wthitv.com/2015/09/14/its-extremely-scary-indiana-battles-no-1-ranking-in-pharmacy-robberies/ BRAZIL, Ind. (WTHI) – The Hoosier State ranks at the top of a new list, but it doesn’t come with any bragging rights. Pharmacy robberies are rising nationwide as the prescription drug epidemic increases, and Indiana leads the U.S. in these crimes. Being tucked […]

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Marysville doctor’s license suspended after 2 patient deaths http://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/health/marysville-doctor/ This is the state of WASHINGTON… where it is mandated that METHADONE is drug of choice for Medicaid pts and it is well known that every 1000 pts, in Washington ,started on Methadone on average … 2 pts will die within a few weeks. Because prescribers […]

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