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Wedgewood Pharmacy Survey Demonstrates Negative Impact of Opioid Shortages on Veterinarians, Pet Owners, and Pets http://www.thecourierexpress.com/business/wedgewood-pharmacy-survey-demonstrates-negative-impact-of-opioid-shortages-on/article_69b24b26-1e39-5a80-9168-dc25cad11fa5.html SWEDESBORO, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sep 14, 2018–A nationwide survey shows that there are unintended consequences for veterinary medicine caused by the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) efforts to address the national opioid crisis. Opioids in animal medicine are the foundation, and often […]

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Incredible news to share: After my insurance decided to not cover my rx last week, they said that they needed a pre-authorization. I’ve been on the same rx and dose for eight years. Then, after my doctor filled out all the extra paperwork the following day, I was informed that they did not approve the […]

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http://annals.org/aim/article-abstract/2702061/chronic-pain-among-suicide-decedents-2003-2014-findings-from-national https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-health-pain-suicide/chronic-pain-may-contribute-to-suicide-study-warns-idUKKCN1LQ2L6 https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-09/acop-cpm090418.php  

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2001 to 2010: The Decade of Pain Control and Research https://lifeinpain.org/node/141/ Decade of Pain Control and ResearchGlenview, IL – October 31, 2000 – The 106th U.S. Congress passed H.R. 3244 and President Clinton signed this bill into law. Title VI, Sec. 1603, provides for the “Decade of Pain Control and Research,” to begin January 1, […]

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