painkillers

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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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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