By Sabrina Moreno Medication used to treat opioid use disorder has become cheaper over the last several years, but affordability can still be a problem, depending on a patient’s insurance, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Why it matters: Experts have called for improved access to medication-assisted treatment like buprenorphine to[Read More…]
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The Opioid Crisis Hit Schools Hard. Now They Want Drug Companies to Pay Up
As the pandemic pushed students into a virtual classroom, the addiction crisis is affecting students now more than ever. School district leaders across the country say they have collectively spent at least $1.27 billion helping students affected by addiction. Now they’re advocating for the drug companies to pay up. “There[Read More…]