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Prevalence of Recreational Drug Use 11 Percent in Cardiac ICUs
FRIDAY, Aug. 18, 2023 – For patients hospitalized in intensive cardiac care units (ICCUs), the prevalence of recreational drug use is 11 percent, according to a study published online Aug. 15 in...
Most People Initiating Opioid Rx Have Very Low Use Trajectory
MONDAY, Aug. 14, 2023 – Most adults initiating treatment with prescription opioids have relatively low and time-limited exposure to opioids during a five-year period, according to a study published...
After U.S. Warns of Counterfeit Pills Laced With Fentanyl, Mexico Shuts Down 23 Pharmacies
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 9, 2023 – Following a four-day raid, Mexico has closed 23 pharmacies in Caribbean resorts of Cancun, Playa del Carmen and Tulum for irregular pill sales. Last spring, the United...
Just 1 in 5 Americans Struggling With Opioid Misuse Gets Meds That Can Help
MONDAY, Aug. 7, 2023 – The U.S. opioid abuse epidemic wages on, and overdose deaths continue to rise, yet just 1 in 5 people receives potentially lifesaving medication such as methadone,...
Oxycodone Does Not Increase Risk for Persistent Opioid Use After Delivery
MONDAY, July 31, 2023 – Initiation of oxycodone versus codeine is not associated with an increased risk for persistent opioid use after delivery overall, but increased risk is seen after vaginal...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Drug Safety Communication: All Opioid Pain Medicines - FDA Updates Prescribing Information to Provide Additional Guidance for Safe Use
ISSUE: The FDA is requiring several updates to the prescribing information for both immediate-release (IR) and extended release/long acting (ER/LA) opioid pain medicines. This includes stating for a...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Opioid Pain or Cough Medicines Combined With Benzodiazepines: Drug Safety Communication - FDA Requiring New Boxed Warnings About Serious Risks and Death
ISSUE: FDA review has found that the growing combined use of opioid medicines with benzodiazepines or other drugs that depress the central nervous system (CNS) has resulted in serious side effects,...
FDA Medwatch Alert: Opioid Pain Medicines: Drug Safety Communication - New Safety Warnings Added to Prescription Opioid Medications
ISSUE: FDA is warning about several safety issues with the entire class of opioid pain medicines. See the FDA Drug Safety Communication for a complete listing. These safety risks are potentially h...
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