Pain-Relieving Drugs – Page 4

Sacklers Gave Millions to Institution That Advises on Opioid Policy

Even as the nation’s drug crisis mounted, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine continued to accept funds from some members of the Sackler family, including those involved with Purdue Pharma.

By Christina Jewett

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The Fight Over a Drug That Is Great for Horses but Horrific for Humans

Drug dealers are mixing xylazine, an animal tranquilizer relied on by veterinarians, into fentanyl, with deadly results. But controlling it is tricky.

By Jan Hoffman

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China’s Abrupt Covid Pivot Leaves Many Without Medicines

Millions are desperate to get their hands on fever-reducing drugs and antivirals such as Pfizer’s Paxlovid as infections across China outpace supplies.

By David Pierson Isabelle Qian Olivia Wang and Tiffany May

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Walmart Agrees to Pay $3.1 Billion to Settle Opioid Lawsuits Nationwide

The money would help pay for addiction treatment and drug education programs in communities across the United States.

By Jan Hoffman

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