Fentanyl in the US: A visual guide
Nearly 22,000 pounds of fentanyl were seized at US borders during the 2024 fiscal year, according to data from the US Customs ...
Number of teens abusing fentanyl skyrockets — and teen girls outpace male peers
Teen drug use is on the rise with opioids gaining popularity especially among girls ages 12 to 17, according to an alarming new study.
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Federal appeals court axes $650M opioid judgment against CVS, Walmart and Walgreens
A federal appeals court axed a $650 million judgment and corresponding injunction against CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens Boots ...
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FDA OKs painkiller designed to eliminate the risk of addiction
Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose associated with opioid medications like Vicodin and OxyContin.
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FDA approves painkiller designed to eliminate risk of addiction associated with opioids
Federal officials on Thursday approved a new type of pain pill designed to eliminate the risks of addiction and overdose ...
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Vertex Announces FDA Approval of JOURNAVX™ (suzetrigine), a First-in-Class Treatment for Adults With Moderate-to-Severe Acute Pain
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq: VRTX) today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...
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This new pain drug is being touted as a non-addictive alternative to opioids
This new nonaddictive alternative is the first of its kind that interrupts the pain signal before it reaches the brain.
Feds bust Miami-area drug hub they say could produce 250K counterfeit opioid pills
The agents, using K-9 dogs, uncovered thousands of synthetic opioids stashed in parcels transported to and from South ...