Study looks at co-use of CYP2D6-metabolizing opioids, antidepressants in seniors
Jul 22, 2024
CYP2D6-inhibiting antidepressants were linked to worse outcomes than CYP2D6-neutral antidepressants when used with CYP2D6-metabolizing opioids.
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...
Long-term care pharmacy to pay $3 million over ‘egregious’ illegal dispensing
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Dec 15, 2022
A Kansas long-term care pharmacy will pay $3 million to resolve allegations that it illegally dispensed controlled substances to long-term care residents without valid prescriptions.
Decision-making on antipsychotic medication use in assisted living needs system-level perspective: study
By
Kimberly Bonvissuto
Jan 25, 2023
Decisions on administering as-needed antipsychotic medications in assisted living/ residential care communities are based on attitudes, underlying morality and perceived expertise, requiring a system-level...
Addiction recovery provider uses AI to monitor telehealth meds for opioid use disorder
By
Christine Birkner
May 22, 2023
An addiction medicine practice created an AI platform to connect patients with doctors and help providers comply with treatment regulations.
Suicidal thoughts, attempts common among patients starting buprenorphine
Jul 18, 2023
Integrated behavioral health services may help address patient needs with opioid use disorder, the authors say.
Some patients swap opioids for medical cannabis to treat pain
Oct 18, 2022
In a survey, some patients reported less pain and better physical and social functioning after using medical cannabis.
Prescription opioids linked to increased risk for serious fall events
Feb 20, 2024
The findings seen among adults of all ages, especially those aged 85 years or older; the risk was highest in the first 28 days after initiation.
High-concentration capsaicin patch can cut neuropathic pain intensity
Feb 07, 2024
During high-concentration capsaicin patch treatment, a significant decrease was seen in average daily morphine equivalent dose.
Over-the-counter meds, exercise most prevalent treatment for chronic pain
Nov 20, 2023
The likelihood of using prescription opioids was higher for older persons, those with public insurance, and those with more severe pain, after adjustment for multiple factors.