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Sweeping indictment shows role of China’s chemical firms in fentanyl crisis
But experts say there’s little chance the Chinese chemical companies that sell ingredients to Mexican cartels will be prosecuted.
Experts slam plan to sell overdose antidote Narcan at about $50 a kit
Drugmaker’s price is ‘still too expensive for pretty much everyone I’ve ever provided it to,’ epidemiologist says.
Biden administration declares fentanyl-xylazine mix an ‘emerging threat’
The designation comes as the animal sedative, known as ‘tranq,’ has proliferated on the streets, causing oozing wounds and dazed users.
Texas abortion pill ruling threatens FDA
‘This opens the door to the courts’ second-guessing any FDA approval — especially for drugs for controversial areas like gender-affirming care,’ expert says.
‘War on drugs’ deja vu: Fentanyl overdoses spur states to seek tougher laws
Critics say the measures recall the failed programs of the 1980s and ’90s that locked up users and low-level dealers without cutting off supply.
Drug overdose antidote Narcan goes over-the-counter
The FDA move came as a top Biden official called fentanyl overdose deaths ‘the single greatest challenge we face as a country.’
Even over the counter, Narcan may be too costly to reach many drug users
The FDA is poised to ease access to the overdose antidote, but experts predict limited impact unless the price comes down.
FDA sets national mammogram standards to protect women with dense breasts
Almost half of women over 40 have dense breast tissue, which is tied to a higher risk of breast cancer — and also makes it harder to detect cancer.
As drug deaths soar, experts urge expanded access to methadone
Studies show methadone works. But draconian regulations make it hard to get even amid the drug crisis.
FDA to restrict imports of ‘tranq,’ animal sedative tied to drug overdoses
The drug, which is approved for use by veterinarians, is being mixed with illicit street drugs across the country.
