Policy & Legislation
CDC Reports Decreased Opioid Overdose Deaths
Drug mortality shows a 17 percent drop with fewer synthetic opioid deaths nationwide.
JUNE 26, 2026
FDA Approves OTC Formulation of Intranasal Naloxone for Opioid Overdose
Opioid reversal aid expands public access to safe nonprescription nasal spray treatment options.
JUNE 17, 2026
Medicare Cuts to Peripheral Nerve Blocks Loom Large
Chronic pain care faces reduced access and rising risks as Medicare proposes eliminating essential nerve block ...
JUNE 12, 2026
Are You Prepared for a DEA Inspection?
DEA audit compliance for hospital pharmacies: key lessons, best practices, and diversion prevention strategies from ...
APRIL 29, 2026
Federal Cuts for Naloxone Funding: Costs and Concerns, Part 2: The True Costs of Federal Naloxone Cuts
Opioid treatment experts outline the financial and health impacts from reduced naloxone support.
APRIL 27, 2026
Managing Drug Waste in the Modern Health System
Pharmaceutical waste handling strategies improve safety and efficiency through vial optimization, training, and ...
APRIL 24, 2026
'Right to Try' Laws Place Stem Cells Front and Center in Regenerative Pain Medicine
In early March, Wyoming became the fourth state with “Right to Try” laws on the books, permitting stems ...
APRIL 10, 2026
Senate Budget Restores Funding for Pain Therapies and Addiction Recovery
Congress controls federal budgets, and this year’s appropriations funding provides for restoration of key ...
APRIL 9, 2026
Is Artificial Intelligence the Future Of Safe Hazardous Drug Handling?
AI and USP <800> compliance: How pharmacists can use artificial intelligence to address outdated NIOSH ...
APRIL 9, 2026
Rural Healthcare, Drug Pricing Amid 2026 Challenges—and Opportunities
Medical reimbursement trends shape access, affordability, and evolving care initiatives through upcoming policy and ...
APRIL 8, 2026
The Policy and Financial Pressures Reshaping Patient Access in 2026 and Beyond
Healthcare affordability shifts as coverage gaps widen and benefit changes reshape cost burdens.
APRIL 2, 2026
U.S. Withdrawal From WHO Goes Into Effect
The United States officially withdrew from the WHO on Jan. 22, marking the end of a one-year notice period ...
FEBRUARY 5, 2026
