Proposed federal law would put limits on use of $50 billion in opioid settlements
Some members of Congress are demanding federal oversight of billions of dollars in opioid settlement...
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In 2023, opioid settlement funds started being paid out. Here's how it's going
In 2023, state and local government received about $1.5 billion in settlement funds from more than a...
States are getting $50 billion in opioid cash. And it's an issue in governor's races
Opioid settlement cash is not inherently political. It's not the result of a law passed by Congress ...
Law enforcement eyes opioid settlement cash for squad cars and body scanners
Policing expenses mount quickly: $25,000 for a law enforcement conference about fentanyl in Colorado...
The share of U.S. drug overdose deaths caused by fake prescription pills is growing
U.S. public health officials are continuing to warn of a growing threat fueling the country's histor...
Drugmaker Mallinckrodt may renege on $1.7 billion opioid settlement
The generic drugmaker Mallinckrodt says the company's board might not make a $200 million opioid set...
Over-the-counter Narcan will save lives, experts say. But the cost will affect access
A drug used to reverse opioid overdoses could soon be sold over the counter. A committee of advisers...
CVS and Walgreens agree to pay $10 billion to settle lawsuits linked to opioid sales
CVS and Walgreens have agreed to pay more than $10 billion to several states in a settlement of laws...