Bernie Sanders Slams Big Pharma for ‘Ripping Off’ Americans with Highest Drug Prices
Why it matters: This article discusses a report released by Senator Bernie Sanders criticizing the high prices of drugs in ...
Tag: Pharmaceuticals
DEA Allows Big Pharma Giant that Helped Fuel Opioid Crisis To Continue Operating
Why it matters: The DEA has rescinded a directive ordering pharmaceutical company Morris & Dickson to shut down operations due ...
Drug Maker Unveils Experimental Drug as Opioid Alternative
Why it matters: The opioid epidemic in the U.S. has led to a significant increase in drug overdose deaths. The ...
‘Peyote Crisis’ Threatens Sacred Native American Ceremonies
Why it matters: The article highlights the concerns of Native American and preservationist advocates about the exploitation and potential loss ...
Trump’s White House Pharmacy Had a Bit of a Pill Problem
Why it matters: The Department of Defense found that the White House Medical Unit mishandled dangerous prescription drugs during the ...
Online Pharmacies Routinely Sell Dangerous Drugs Without Prescriptions
Why it matters: The article highlights the issue of online pharmacies in the UK selling medication without proper approval or ...
New 3D Printed Device May Remove Need for Animal Drug Testing
Why it matters: The development of a 3D-printed chip that mimics human organ systems could potentially replace the need for ...
Drug Makers Struggle to Replace Stimulants with Non-Addictive Alternatives
Why it matters: The article discusses the challenges faced by non-stimulant drugs in penetrating the attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) ...
Big Pharma Drug Makers Fined Over $82B in Violations Last Decade, Report Shows
Why it matters: The report highlights the need for accountability and penalties for pharmaceutical companies that engage in unethical practices ...
Orbiting Space Drug Factory Denied Re-Entry to Earth
Why it matters: The United States Air Force has denied re-entry and landing permission for Varda Space Industries, a company ...
‘Pain Hustlers’ on Netflix Shows Dark Side of Big Pharma
Why it matters: The film "Pain Hustlers" sheds light on the devastating impact of opioids and the role of Big ...
Over-The-Counter Overdoses Largely Affect Women, the Young
Why it matters: The article highlights the increasing trend of over-the-counter (OTC) drug overdose in Japan, particularly among young women. ...
Half a Million Fentanyl Pills Disguised as Oxycodone Confiscated by San Bernardino Sheriff’s Office in One Week
Why it matters: The San Bernardino Sheriff’s Department confiscated over 500,000 fentanyl tablets disguised as oxycodone pills, highlighting the danger ...
Netflix’s ‘Painkiller’ Is ‘Succession’ for The Sacklers
Why it matters: The article discusses the difference in drug advertising between America and Europe, highlighting the prevalence of prescription ...
