01
Mar
Minnesota Proposes Penny-Per-Pill Fee For Drug Makers
Governor Mark Dayton wants drug manufacturers to pay a fee of approximately one penny per pill to help fund prevention and treatment efforts.
03
Jun
Ohio Sues Five Opioid Manufacturers Over Addiction Epidemic
The state of Ohio is taking five major opioid manufacturers to task—for their alleged role in escalating the epidemic of opioid addiction and overdose.
10
May
Cherokee Nation Sues Big Pharma For Opioid Crisis
The Cherokee Nation has filed suit against six pharmacies and drug distributors—for the companies’ alleged role in allowing “vast amounts of opioids” to “flow freely” to the black market.