The Alaska Department of Law is suing Mallinckrodt, alleging the opioid manufacturer downplayed the risks of its products while exaggerating the benefits.
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Candidates Decry High Drug Prices, But They Have Few Options For Voters
Here are five reasons why high drug prices are an issue again — and why it is so difficult to solve.
After Medical Marijuana Legalized, Medicare Prescriptions Drop For Many Drugs
Researchers found that in states with medical marijuana laws on the books, the number of prescriptions dropped for drugs to treat anxiety, depression, nausea, pain, seizures and sleep disorders.
Heroin, meth seizures up in 2014, JPD says
The Juneau Police Department seized more heroin and methamphetamine last year than in 2013, but seizures of illegal prescription drugs were down.