As part of the Murphy Administration’s ongoing efforts to help New Jerseyans impacted by the opioid crisis, and in recognition of Overdose Awareness Day, Governor Phil Murphy announced additional steps the Administration is taking in New Jersey. Through a new online portal and Executive Order No. 305, the Governor has established two methods through which members of the public and relevant stakeholders can provide their input on the best use of the opioid settlement funds that New Jersey is receiving.
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Thursday, June 14, 2018
Massachusetts Sues Purdue Pharma for Illegally Marketing Opioids and Profiting From Opioid Epidemic
More than 670 Massachusetts Residents Prescribed Purdue Opioids Died from Opioid-Related Overdoses since 2009; Purdue Sales Reps Made 150,000 Visits to Medical Offices Since 2008, Sold 70 Million Doses Generating $500 Million in Revenue
Attorney General Maura Healey sued Purdue Pharma L.P. and Purdue Pharma Inc. (Purdue) for misleading prescribers and consumers about the addiction and health risks of their opioids, including OxyContin, to get more people to take these drugs, at higher and more dangerous doses, and for longer periods of time to increase the companies’ profits.
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
New Vital Signs Report How has the prescription painkiller overdose epidemic grown in women
The prescription painkiller epidemic is killing more women than ever before. New data shows prescription painkiller overdose deaths among women have skyrocketed. Since 1999, the percentage increase in deaths was more than 400 percent among women compared to 265 percent in men.
"About 18 women die every day of a prescription painkiller overdose in the US, more than 6,600 deaths in 2010. Prescription painkiller overdoses are an under-recognized and growing problem for women."
To read more about this report click here: US CDC
Click here to read "Press Release: Prescription Painkiller Epidemic Among Women"
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"About 18 women die every day of a prescription painkiller overdose in the US, more than 6,600 deaths in 2010. Prescription painkiller overdoses are an under-recognized and growing problem for women."
To read more about this report click here: US CDC
Read more about painkillers and workers' compensation:
Oct 28, 2009
A pharmacy dispensed narcotic painkillers to a Patricia Copening, 35 year old doctor's office receptionist, who killed a 21 year old man in a fatal Las Vegas accident. A case is pending against the seven pharmacies (Wal-Mart, ...
Jun 18, 2013
Labels: Drugs, opioids, pain killers, Prescription medication, workers compensation. Posted by Jon Gelman at Tuesday, June 18, 2013 · Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to Facebook · Newer Post Older Post Home ...
Oct 14, 2011
Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report that Schedule II prescription painkillers, like oxycodone, today cause more drug overdose deaths than cocaine and heroin combined. Oxycodone and ...
Jun 21, 2013
When a physician overprescribes painkillers and the patient dies, it's criminal. Similarly, when a workers' compensation insurance carrier acts the same way, it should be a criminal act,” said Singer. To read the entire letter to ...
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