The sweeping legislation promises $500 million dollars for the states to fight the opioid epidemic, an important issue going into the midterms for both parties, and is similar to what the House produced. Other news on opioids looks at efforts to stem foreign fentanyl supplies, Colorado's lawsuit against Purdue, Maryland's misconduct charges against Insys Therapeutics, Endo's attempt to limit lawsuits, a decision by Blue Cross to stop paying for OxyContin, and more.
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September 07, 2018
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