Legislative Weekly Review – March 3, 2023
Another jam-packed week for healthcare in the legislature! Most notably, House Speaker Tim…
DEA Announces Important Change to Registration Requirement
On December 29, 2022, with the signing of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 (the…
With Fentanyl-Related Deaths On Rise, Is It Time for Change In NC Good Samaritan Law?
NCDHHS: Fentanyl-related overdose deaths in NC has increased each year since 2016 when deaths rose…
CDC: Updated Guideline for Prescribing Opioids for Pain
Pain affects the lives of millions of Americans every day and improving pain care and the lives of…
CVS, Walmart, Walgreens agree to $13.8B Opioid Settlement
The proposed settlement would be the first nationwide deal with retail pharmacy companies (Reuters)…
Funding Opportunity: Develop and Implement Interventions to Prevent Opioid Misuse
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) seeks to establish the evidence base for…