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Big Pharma Drug Makers Fined Over $82B in Violations Last Decade, Report Shows
Johnson & Johnson was fined the most and had the most violations, while Purdue Pharma’s opioid case took the lead in top cases.
The Adderall Shortage Might Be Getting Worse
Leading drug makers and pharmaceutical companies are having little luck addressing nationwide shortages of stimulant-based ADHD medications like Adderall, Vyvanse and Ritalin. Unfortunately for patients, the shortage does not appear to be any closer to a resolution than when it started almost a year ago.
‘Pain Hustlers’ on Netflix Shows Dark Side of Big Pharma
Opioids and the corruption of Big Pharma wreak havoc for the characters of Pain Hustlers on Netflix.
Netflix’s ‘Painkiller’ Is ‘Succession’ for The Sacklers
The limited series chronicles the struggles of America’s most hated family, and the millions of lives they ruined in pursuit of profit.
Senators Back Bill to Tackle Big Pharma’s Rocketing Prescription Drug Prices
The MEPA Act would scale back incentives to jack up prescription drug prices at pharmacies.
Owners of OxyContin Maker Paid $19M to Institution That Advises Opioid Policy
The Sackler Family, owners of Purdue Pharma and OxyContin, allegedly have a serious conflict of interest.
Study: Legal MJ Laws Create ‘Significant’ Dip in Pharmacy-Based Codeine Distribution
A recent study focuses on a specific opioid with high potential for misuse: codeine.
Big Pharma Exec Sentenced to Over Five Years in Prison For Role in Opioid Crisis
The real high level drug dealers are finally being held accountable.
Victims Of Opioid Abuse To Help Decide How Much Purdue Pharma Should Pay
Four victims are part of a bankruptcy committee that is investigating Purdue Pharma.
Trial Against Johnson & Johnson For Their Role in Opioid Crisis Begins Today
Opening statements for the trial against Johnson & Johnson were heard today in an Oklahoma courtroom.