Category Archives: opioid

Local, national, and international stories about the opioid crisis.

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here’s what it means

FDA approves over-the-counter Narcan. Here's what it means

The Associated Press The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved selling the leading version of naloxone without a prescription, setting the overdose-reversing drug on course to become the first opioid treatment drug to be sold over the counter. It’s a move that some advocates have long sought as a way to improve access to a…MORE

CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B

CVS, Walgreens announce opioid settlements totaling $10B

The two largest U.S. pharmacy chains, CVS Health and Walgreen Co., announced agreements in principle Wednesday to pay about $5 billion each to settle lawsuits nationwide over the toll of opioids, and a lawyer said Walmart, a third pharmacy behemoth, is in discussions for a deal.MORE

Rhode Island announces $114M opioid settlement

Rhode Island announces $114M opioid settlement

Rhode Island has reached a settlement of more than $114 million with an opioid manufacturer and three distributors, most of which will go directly to fighting the crisis and helping people with addiction, state Attorney General Peter Neronha said Tuesday.MORE