Drug Abuse

Drug company objects to new Massachusetts rules
BOSTON — A San Diego company that makes the new prescription painkiller Zohydro says it is disappointed with Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick's decision to impose new restrictions on the drug after a federal judge said his attempt to ban it outright was unconstitutional. The new requirements, announced by Patrick on Tuesday, include the doctor's completion of a risk assessment and a "pain … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

Official: Massachusetts gave Zohydro maker airing
BOSTON — A spokeswoman for Gov. Deval Patrick says state officials have met several times with the San Diego drugmaker of the new painkiller Zohydro and still have concerns the medication could get into the hands of the wrong people and contribute to the surge in drug abuse in Massachusetts. The governor initially banned Zohydro last month but set new restrictions this week since a federal judge … Causes of Drug Abuse – Yahoo News Search Results

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