Tag: Opioids
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Maternal Opioid-Related Diagnoses Up
Estimated rates of NAS, maternal opioid-related diagnoses increased from 2010 to 2017 in the U.S., with variation between states
Gaps Found in Opioid Use Disorder Treatment During Pandemic
Percentage of patients receiving at least one urine test lower in March through May of 2020 versus 2019
U.S. Justice Department Sues Walmart Over Role in Opioid Crisis
Company violated federal law by selling prescriptions for controlled substances that its pharmacists 'knew were invalid'
Buprenorphine Rx Fills for OUD Plateau During Pandemic
Cash-paid prescriptions declined significantly, but no significant changes seen in those paid by public or private insurance
Outpatient Buprenorphine Dispensing Up During COVID-19
Findings limited to Texas, in the early days following changes in federal regulation due to the pandemic
Little Change Seen in Rx of Opioids for Those at Risk for Misuse
After CDC guideline publication, there was a 14 percent decrease in oxycodone prescriptions, but not for other Schedule II opioids
Youth Opioid Deaths Often Involve Other Substances, Too
In 2018, more than half of opioid overdose deaths involved polysubstance, most commonly cocaine
Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty Over Role in U.S. Opioid Epidemic
Company admits paying doctors to write more prescriptions, providing misleading information to the DEA
Risks of Opioids Should Be Recognized for Children After Surgery
Opioid prescribing guidelines for children developed; authors underscore importance of nonopioid analgesic options, providing education to patients and their families
$26 Billion Settlement Offer in Opioid Lawsuits Gains Support
According to the general outline of the plan, distributors will pay about $21 billion over 18 years
