Perdue Lauds Tougher FDA Rules on Prescription Drugs

Perdue lauds tougher FDA rules on prescription drugs
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The retired pharmacist who leads the West Virginia House of Delegates' Health and Human Resources Committee praised the Federal Drug Administration for advocating tougher regulations to control addictive pharmaceutical … Read more on Charleston Gazette

Prescription Drug Drop-Off Held Today
WESTERN NEW YORK – Drug drop-offs were held at 30 locations across Western New York Saturday in an effort to keep unwanted or unused prescriptions out of the hands of drug abusers. About 85 cars stopped at the West Seneca Senior Center and … Read more on WGRZ-TV

162 pounds of prescription drugs collected in Macon
As part of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration's National Drug Take Back Day, 162 pounds of unwanted or expired prescription drugs were dropped off at the Precinct 3 office on Pio Nono Avenue. According to the DEA's website, abuse of prescription … Read more on Macon Telegraph (blog)

Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic: How Physicians, Pharmacists and Medical Staff Can Help
Arizona professionals speak on issues of prescription drug misuse and abuse, identifying ways the medical community is impacted and can help address the prob…