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PHILADELPHIA, PA — New research highlights a critical connection between the size of initial opioid prescriptions and prolonged use following hand and upper extremity surgeries. This underscores the need for …
Study Reveals Link Between Initial Opioid Prescription Size and Prolonged Use Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) hosted a virtual training this week to educate Pennsylvania’s correctional facilities on their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to …
DOJ Hosts Training to Ensure ADA Compliance in Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Prisons Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released new guidelines aimed at improving the design of clinical studies for devices that treat opioid use disorder (OUD). This …
FDA Issues New Guidelines for Devices Treating Opioid Use Disorder 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
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — Braeburn Inc. has announced the recent tpublication of a post hoc analysis in JAMA Network Open, revealing promising results for its drug BRIXADI in the fight …
Braeburn’s BRIXADI Shows Promise Against Fentanyl in Opioid Use Disorder Study 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. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provided a summary of recent developments within the agency, highlighting key actions that impact public health and safety.
FDA Issues Recalls, Approves New Medical Apps, and Expands Databases Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Amid the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic, a new study conducted by Philadelphia-based surgeons sheds light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the crisis: …
Philadelphia Surgeons Highlight Critical Gap in Opioid Crisis Response: The Disposal of Unused Medication Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The opioid crisis has been the focus of countless headlines, health initiatives, and heartbreaking stories of loss and addiction over the past several years. While many measures …
The Unaddressed Aftermath of Surgery – Leftover Opioids – Highlights Importance of April 27 Drug Take Back Day Read More