New agreements available to prevent prescription drug abuse – 10News

New agreements available to prevent prescription drug abuse – 10News

New agreements available to prevent prescription drug abuse
10News
The agreement was prompted by the surge of prescription drug abuse and "doctor shopping." In 2012, prescription drugs played a role in the deaths of 268 people in San Diego County—a 22-percent increase compared to 2008. A total of 1,221 people have …

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Under fire, Zohydro maker touts drug safety board – U-T San Diego

Under fire, Zohydro maker touts drug safety board
U-T San Diego
Zogenix, which is based in San Diego, said that none of the members have ever served as paid speakers for the company and that they are "barred from any other paid role with Zogenix in the future." And to address concerns that the group will not have …

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Is euphoria of recreational pot clouding our common sense? – U-T San Diego

Is euphoria of recreational pot clouding our common sense?
U-T San Diego
Crittenden is a project specialist with the San Diego County Office of Education and Mendel represents the District 2 Alcohol and Drug Advisory Board. Both are members of the San Diego County Marijuana Prevention Initiative Key Leadership Team.

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San Diego Company Producing Controversial Drug – NBC 7 San Diego


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San Diego Company Producing Controversial Drug
NBC 7 San Diego
A San Diego-based company is releasing a controversial new prescription drug called Zohydro. The pill is designed to treat patients with chronic and severe pain. But NBC 7's Liberty Zabala explains why addiction counselors worry this drug could be …
Mortal concern: Experts worry over new 'super' painkillerUniontown Herald Standard
Schumer asks Health and Human Services head to overturn FDA approval of SILive.com
Impending debut of potent prescription painkiller Zohydro fuels debate over Buffalo News

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Advocates call on FDA to reverse approval for potent painkiller made by San
SAN DIEGO — Anti-addiction advocates are calling on the FDA to reverse approval of a powerful painkiller made by a San Diego-based company. Pharmacies began dispensing Zohydro ER last week. It is the first single-ingredient hydrocodone drug ever …
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Physicians disciplined at March meeting of Texas Medical Board
On February 7, 2014, the Board and Leon Bernardo Menajovsky, M.D., entered into an Agreed Order requiring Dr. Menajovsky to within one year complete the professional boundaries course offered by the University of California San Diego Physician …
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