Sentences with phrase «growing opioid crisis»

North America is dealing with a growing opioid crisis.

In light of the growing opioid crisis, the Federal Drug Administration in October 2014 reclassified all hydrocodone products in a way that makes them more carefully controlled, including limiting prescriptions to a 30 - day supply with no refills.

Onondaga County has filed a lawsuit against multiple prescription drug manufacturers and distributors, joining other New York counties who in recent months have demanded pharmaceutical companies pay for costs of the growing opioid crisis.

A measure to address Florida's growing opioid crisis is nearing completion with just days left in the legislative session.

Drug disposal programs are one way to help stem the growing opioid crisis.

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The growing charge has led many to wonder: Will the opioid crisis hand Big Pharma its Big Tobacco moment?

Officials in the city of Plattsburgh have joined a growing list of municipalities planning to sue pharmaceutical companies over the opioid crisis.

WHEREAS, the Erie County Health Department has noted a sustained and growing number of opioid addicted persons in our community, identifying a public health crisis; and

Opioid abuse is a growing public health crisis, affecting up to 36 million people worldwide.

The national drumbeat is growing louder for politicians to deal with the growing opioids abuse crisis.