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Holland & Knight Health Dose: February 19, 2025

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Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector....more

Foley & Lardner LLP

DEA Tightens Buprenorphine Telemedicine Prescribing Rules

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The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) just finalized their March 2023 proposed rule regarding telemedicine prescribing of buprenorphine. The final rule, effective...more

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Parents Bring Kratom Lawsuits Following Overdose Deaths and Other Serious Injuries

Kratom, a natural substance derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, has recently gained notoriety for its potential dangers. While proponents cite its therapeutic benefits, concerns have surged about its...more

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It's (Apparently) Never Too Late Part II: DEA & Morris & Dickson Settle

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This week, DEA announced it has entered into a settlement agreement with Morris & Dickson Co., LLC (“Morris & Dickson”), resolving the protracted dispute born out of a May 2, 2018 Order to Show Cause (“OTSC”) and Immediate...more

Womble Bond Dickinson

Chew on this...Xylazine Legislation Is Here

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Xylazine is a non-scheduled, non-opioid sedative/analgesic medication that is widely used in veterinary medicine. Xylazine was first produced by Bayer Pharmaceuticals in 1962, but investigations for use in humans were not...more

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Congressional Efforts to Combat New Street Drug Threat Earn Bipartisan AG Support

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A bipartisan coalition of 39 AGs sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging the swift passage of the Combatting Illicit Xylazine Act, which would provide resources to fight the recent uptick in overdoses and deaths caused...more

Oberheiden P.C.

DEA Compliance for 2021 - How the DEA’s 2021 Proposed Aggregate Production Quotas Affect Pharmaceutical Companies and Society

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The DEA struggles to balance the pressing need to provide pain relief for those suffering from the novel coronavirus with the ongoing effort to reduce the opioid epidemic in the United States. I. Overview on the DEA and the...more

Troutman Pepper Locke

Protecting Your Company From Increased Scrutiny After Release of ARCOS Opioid Data

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In July, The Washington Post published data showing approximately 76 billion oxycodone and hydrocodone pills were purchased and sold in the Unites States from 2006 to 2012. The data came from the Automation of Reports and...more

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Another front in war on opioids: Criminal charges for Big Pharma execs, MDs

An estimated 400,000 Americans have died due to opioid drug overdoses between 1999 and 2017 — and the fatalities only are increasing. By 2025, according to expert forecasts, there will be 700,000 more opioid deaths....more

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