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PHILADELPHIA, PA — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have intercepted a shipment of potentially hazardous tianeptine, commonly known as “gas station heroin,” at an international consignment facility in …
“Gas Station Heroin” Seized in Massive Customs Bust—Deadly Drug Disguised as Ball Bearings Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Dr. David L. Mattingly, an osteopathic physician in Philadelphia, has agreed to a $72,000 settlement with the United States over allegations of improper opioid prescriptions. As part …
Philadelphia Doctor Settles Allegations of Improper Opioid Prescriptions Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Professional Pharmacy & Convalescent Products, Ltd., based in Pottstown, has agreed to settle allegations that it improperly dispensed opioids and other controlled substances. The settlement, announced by …
Pharmacy Settles Allegations of Improper Opioid Dispensing Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its advisory regarding Diamond Shruumz-brand products, reporting an increase in illnesses linked to these items. The agency strongly advises …
FDA Expands Advisory on Diamond Shruumz Products Amid Rising Illness Reports Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — An Armstrong County man has been convicted of third-degree murder and other serious charges for providing a fentanyl-cocaine mixture that resulted in a fatal overdose. Attorney General …
Pennsylvania Man Convicted of Murder in Fentanyl-Cocaine Overdose Case Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania has seen a dramatic 38% reduction in opioid prescriptions since the launch of its Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). This regulatory measure aims to tackle the …
Pennsylvania’s Opioid Prescriptions Drop 38% Thanks to Monitoring Program Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A recent study reveals a dramatic 38% drop in opioid prescriptions in Pennsylvania since the implementation of “Prescription Drug Monitoring Program” (PDMP). As the opioid crisis continues …
Pennsylvania’s Opioid Prescriptions Plunge 38% After State Monitoring Program Implementation Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Researchers from several federal health agencies have found that Medicare beneficiaries who survive a nonfatal overdose face a high risk of subsequent overdoses and death. The study, …
Study Reveals High Risk of Subsequent Overdoses Among Medicare Beneficiaries Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Intelligence Committee has approved key provisions advanced by Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) aimed at stopping the flow of fentanyl into the United States and …
Senate Approves Casey’s Measures to Combat Fentanyl and Protect Ports from Cyber Threats Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In the heart of the nation’s capital, an urgent call echoes through the corridors of power. United States Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM), flanked …
Senators Rally for Robust Border Security Amid Rising Fentanyl Crisis Read More