Opioids

McKinsey & Company Settles for $600 Million for Its Role in the Opioid Crisis 

When Purdue Pharma was first sussed out as a leading cause of the opioid epidemic in the U.S., it wouldn’t be long until the pharmaceutical company’s partners were feeling the heat. 

4 Reasons Why the Opioid Crisis Still Needs Our Attention

What on Earth Is Pharmacovigilance and How Can It Foster Healthy Pain Management?

CompTalk: Risky Business — The Story of Fentanyl and Its Journey from Licit to Illicit Drug

Mitchell Analysis Shows Increased Opioid Abuse During COVID; Here’s What Else Is New for Pharmacy

Recently in Opioids

Perspective |The Opioid Crisis: Why This Is Our Defining Moment

For every person who dies from opioid overdose, 50 more individuals have an opioid use disorder and 272 misuse prescription opioids in some way. The time to change is now.

6 Drugs That Should Raise Red Flags on Any Workers’ Comp Claim

A variety of painkillers make the list, but they aren’t the only drugs that threaten patient safety and compromise outcomes.

Opinion | Why Aren’t We Doing More for Our Addicted Workers?

Workers’ comp opioid addiction is a murky area. While we are helping curb new addictions, we’re still failing a number of employees already dependent.

5 Ways to Help Injured Workers Avoid Opioid Misuse

To improve the odds of injured workers recovering from injuries without opioids, employers have tools and strategies at their disposal.

4 Reasons Why Opioid Liability Is a Perfect Formula for Massive Settlements

All the elements are in place for opioid settlements to run into the multiples of millions.

Getting Injured Workers Off Opioids: What Role Does Your Nurse Case Manager Play?

It’s not news that the opioid epidemic continues to spread. But nurses know how to intervene and stop addiction.

Dead in Bed: The Dangers of Opioids for Inpatients

Among the annual toll in the U.S. opioid epidemic are up to 5,000 hospital inpatients. The drugs they are legally prescribed are creating liability issues for pharmacists as well as physicians.

Marijuana, Cocaine, Meth Use in the Workplace Climbs as Opioid Use Falls

The decline of opioids is encouraging, but increased positive tests in methamphetamine and cocaine should be seen as a wake-up call for public safety.

Opioids Give Rise to Liability Epidemic

Opioids were supposed to help. Instead, their addictive power harmed many, and calls for accountability are broadening.

Opioid Addiction Strikes Just as Hard at the Social Services Sector

Opioids have increased demand for treatment center beds, addiction specialists and foster families to critical levels. Providers are feeling the pinch.

Treating Chronic Pain With Therapies Instead of Drugs

Other pain relief therapies hold substantial promise in defeating drug dependency.

Leveraging PDMPs in the Opioid Battle

Prescription monitoring programs are a prime tool in the fight against opioid abuse. Unfortunately there are barriers to access.

Opioids an Obstacle to Better Claim Outcomes

Workers’ comp professionals have a broad array of tools at their disposal to help combat the ongoing problem of opioid abuse.

Survey Shows Need to Better Educate on Opioids

A majority of patients still believe that opioids are the most effective remedy for pain, and expect treating physicians to prescribe them.

Solid Substance Abuse Program Can Combat Legal, Safety Issues

Organizations need to develop and implement clear and defensible substance abuse programs to keep abusers from putting themselves and others at risk.

Latest NFL Suit Reflects Broader Opioid Issues

Former players accuse the league of misuse of prescription painkillers.

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