Initiation of opioids not recommended for chronic pain
Feb 14, 2023
A strong recommendation was made against long-term opioid therapy, especially for younger age groups and those with substance use disorder.
AAOS: Some seniors may continue opioid use after hip fracture surgery
Sep 02, 2021
Risk factors for persistent opioid use include prior substance abuse, smoking, higher body mass index and fracture fixation surgery.
Virtual sessions lessen seniors’ cancer pain, study finds
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 10, 2024
A 10-minute VR session was able to provide lasting pain relief for cancer patients, offering an alternative to opioids, a new study showed.
TN law allows medication aides to administer controlled substances
By
Lois A. Bowers
May 05, 2016
Medication aides working in Tennessee assisted living communities will be able to administer controlled substances as of Jan. 1. The provision and others related to the work and training of medication...
78 people charged for $2.5 billion in alleged healthcare fraud
By
Lois A. Bowers
Jun 29, 2023
A two-week nationwide law enforcement action has culminated in criminal charges against 78 defendants for their alleged participation in telemedicine, pharmaceutical and other healthcare fraud, as well...
LTC pharmacy agrees to $2.75M settlement over controlled substance dispensing, coverup allegations
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
May 17, 2021
A national long-term care pharmacy provider agreed to a $2.75 million settlement with the federal government over allegations of improperly dispensing controlled substances at long-term care facilities...
Narcan will reach drug store shelves next week
Aug 30, 2023
The nasal spray version of naloxone will be available at select retailers for $44.99 for a box of two doses.