Saturday, March 31, 2018

McKesson Advances Novel Argument to Avoid Opioid Liability

Bloomberg BNA-18 hours ago
Drug distributor McKesson Corp. says its $40 billion contract with the federal government to deliver pharmacy products—including opioids—should protect it from liability for the opioid epidemic. In papers filed in federal court, it says a prescription drug supply contract it signed with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the ...

AR Doctors Say It's Harder to Treat Patients Because Opioid Epidemic

KNWA-14 hours ago
If you've had surgery or have a disease like cancer, Bolding said opioids are very beneficial, but it can be trying for patients to continue taking the medicine prescribed to them. "We certainly have patients that need opioids to control their pain," said Bolding. Pharmacist Justin Boyd said insurance companies also play a part.