US pharmacy chain Rite Aid files for bankruptcy
US pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy Sunday, the company said, after suffering declining sales and legal threats over its alleged involvement in the opioid crisis.
Oct 16, 2023
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Heterocyclic Compounds: News and Research on Codeine
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Surgery soon? Use these 3 tips to manage post-surgical pain
When someone has surgery, pain may be top of mind.
Sep 10, 2023
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Fentanyl gets into Washington state in 'any manner you can think of'
Through vehicles on Interstate 5, through packages disguised as merchandise from abroad, or through smugglers traveling north, fentanyl has poured into the Puget Sound area.
Aug 30, 2023
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New guideline details dental pain management strategies for pediatric patients
Acetaminophen or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen are recommended as first-line treatments for managing short-term dental pain in children under age 12, according to a new clinical practice guideline ...
Aug 25, 2023
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After U.S. warns of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl, Mexico shuts down 23 pharmacies
Following a four-day raid, Mexico has closed 23 pharmacies in Caribbean resorts of Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum for irregular pill sales.
Aug 10, 2023
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Oxycodone prescriptions after delivery not linked to longer-term opioid use compared to codeine
Postpartum prescriptions for oxycodone were not associated with increased risk of longer-term opioid use compared to codeine prescriptions, according to new research published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).
Jul 31, 2023
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Blocking glutamate release reduces oxycodone intake and seeking behavior
Over the last decade, opioid abuse and overdoses have reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Now, Scripps Research scientists show that a drug that activates metabotropic glutamate 2 receptors in the brain can ...
Jul 27, 2023
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Five drug-induced deaths per day in Australia in 2021, says report
There were 1,788 drug-induced deaths among Australians in 2021, according to preliminary estimates in a new report by the Drug Trends program at the National Drug and Alcohol Research Center (NDARC), UNSW Sydney.
May 4, 2023
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U.S. deaths due to fentanyl nearly quadrupled in 5 years
Overdose deaths in the United States tied to the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl soared 279% from 2016 to 2021, health officials reported Wednesday.
May 3, 2023
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Preclinical study finds insomnia drug blocks oxycodone relapse
The insomnia drug suvorexant (Belsomra) might be an effective treatment for opioid use disorder, according to a preclinical study from Scripps Research.
Apr 27, 2023
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