Effect of COVID-19 Pandemic on Opioid Crisis and Litigation
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to plague America, worsening the opioid crisis that has plagued the nation for decades, litigation to recoup the cost of fighting the opioid crisis has stalled. While local and state governments await desperately needs funds to continue to provide services in support of those plagued by addiction to opioids, the […]
Lack of Pharmacy Oversight Contributed to Opioid Crisis
The opioid crisis has highlighted problems with Pennsylvania’s prescription drug monitoring system. Over the past few years the Pennsylvania Department of Health has worked on a statewide database for monitoring schedule II – V controlled substances. Lack of oversight of pharmacist dispensed drugs played a roll in fueling the opioid crisis. Several large pharmacy chains, […]
