by rxadmin | Dec 27, 2018 | Opioid Epidemic
In-depth analysis confirms sharp increases, geographic spread of synthetic opioid-related deaths Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Press Release For Immediate Release: Friday, December 21, 2018 Contact: Media Relations (404) 639-3286 U.S. overdose death rates...
by rxadmin | Dec 12, 2018 | Opioid Epidemic
Many people fear that taking opioids will lead toaddiction. This fear often leads to not taking the medicationor not taking the right amount, which can causeneedless suffering. Addiction, which involves a powerfulcraving for – or psychological need for – a drug,rarely...
by rxadmin | Nov 2, 2018 | Opioid Epidemic
Pregabalin, gabapentin and opioids are commonly used for pain management. While the product labeling for gabapentin contains a warning about serious side effects when it is combined with opioids, the labeling for pregabalin does not. As the use of pregabalin for...
by rxadmin | Feb 16, 2018 | Opioid Epidemic
To help combat opioid misuse in the baby-boomer population that is reaching senior status, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing that beginning in 2019, initial opioid prescriptions for acute pain be limited to 7 days. Alicia Ault...
by rxadmin | Jan 3, 2018 | Opioid Epidemic
The opioid epidemic is fueled by prescription opioids. More than half of people who misuse opioid medications get them from a friend or relative. Recently, 6 studies (810 patients total) were reviewed in which patients were prescribed opioids following 1 of 7...