opioids

Justice Department Sues Walmart Over Opioid Prescriptions
Risk & Compliance

Justice Department Sues Walmart Over Opioid Prescriptions

The retail giant called the suit a "transparent attempt to shift blame" and vowed to defend itself in court.
By Lauren Muskett | December 23, 2020
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Teva Shares Rise on Revenue Beat, Guidance; New CFO Named
Financial Performance

Teva Shares Rise on Revenue Beat, Guidance; New CFO Named

The drug maker missed earnings estimates but "management appears to be executing as planned to close out the year."
By Matthew Heller | November 7, 2019
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J&J Found Liable for Helping Cause Opioid Crisis
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J&J Found Liable for Helping Cause Opioid Crisis

In a landmark ruling, an Oklahoma judge said the firm's opioid sales practices were false and misleading, endangering the safety of Oklahomans.
By Matthew Heller | August 27, 2019
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Reckitt Benckiser to Pay $1.4B in U.S. Opioid Treatment Settlement
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Reckitt Benckiser to Pay $1.4B in U.S. Opioid Treatment Settlement

The company made a deal to resolve federal investigations into the sales and marketing of an opioid addiction treatment by its former business Indivior.
By Lauren Muskett | July 11, 2019
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Insys to Pay $225M to Settle Painkiller Probes
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Insys to Pay $225M to Settle Painkiller Probes

The maker of the fentanyl spray Subsys "is being held responsible for its role in fueling the opioid epidemic," a prosecutor says.
By Matthew Heller | June 10, 2019
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Delaware Suit Targets Painkiller Supply Chain
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Delaware Suit Targets Painkiller Supply Chain

The state alleges distributors and pharmacies have contributed to the opioid epidemic by failing to prevent the "diversion" of the addictive painkillers.
By Matthew Heller | January 22, 2018
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