Bulk Mixers of Prescribed Drugs Get More Scrutiny – Fox News

Bulk mixers of prescribed drugs get more scrutiny – Fox News

Bulk mixers of prescribed drugs get more scrutiny
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The legislation also creates a national system for tracking prescription drugs from manufacturers to retail pharmacies, first through serial numbers on bottles and later through electronic codes. The House passed it in September. Last year's meningitis

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The Alarming Spread of Prescription Drug Deaths Across the US – The Atlantic Cities

The Alarming Spread of Prescription Drug Deaths Across the US
The Atlantic Cities
That first year, opioid analgesics—drugs like methadone, oxycodone, and hydrocodone—were responsible for 21 percent of drug poisoning deaths. By 2009, that number had increased to 42 percent, or 15,597 dead, making prescription painkillers the 
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Wisconsin collects 19+ tons of expired, unused prescription drugs – fox6now.com

Wisconsin collects 19+ tons of expired, unused prescription drugs
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MADISON (WITI) — Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen and Department of Natural Resources Secretary Cathy Stepp praised Wisconsin residents on Monday, November 18th for their participation in last month's National Prescription Drug “Take-Back” Day.
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