The pharmacy was accused of filling “excessive quantities of opioids.” Walgreen Boots Alliance has agreed to an up to $350 million settlement with the Department of Justice (DOJ),…
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DOJ Fines OH Physician for Illegal Opioid Prescriptions
A patient died of an overdose from improperly prescribed controlled substances. The Department of Justice announced that Ohio physician Gregory Gerber settled allegations of illegal opioid distribution, agreeing…
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HHS Recommends Easing Marijuana Restrictions
Recommendation prompts the DEA to conduct a final review for reschedulization. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced that the department recommends the reclassification of…
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Marijuana Legislation Enters House Floor This Week
The second time legalization bill has been proposed. A bill to remove marijuana from the list of federal controlled substances will be taken up on the House floor…
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Supreme Court Hears “Pill Mill” Arguments
Justices seek to determine best practices regarding controlled substances. The Supreme Court is deliberating the case that sentenced two doctors to prison for violation of the Controlled Substances…
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