BOURNE – The Bourne Board of Health has adopted a new public health regulation prohibiting the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of synthetically … [Read more...]
Purdue Pharma and owners to pay $7.4 billion in settlement to lawsuits over the toll of OxyContin
January 24, 2025
HYANNIS - Members of the family who own OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma, and the company itself, agreed to pay up to $7.4 billion in a new settlement to … [Read more...]
Over 500 lbs of Drugs Collected by Barnstable Police for Drug Take Back Day
May 1, 2024
BARNSTABLE - Over 530 pounds of drugs were collected by the Barnstable Police Department during National Drug Take Back Day over the weekend, though … [Read more...]
Saturday Is “National Take Back Day” For Unwanted Prescriptions
October 25, 2023
HYANNIS - The Barnstable Police Department has released a PSA reminding residents that Saturday, October 28 is “National Take Back Day”, in which … [Read more...]
Ruling Clears Way for Purdue Opioid Settlement, Protects Sacklers from Lawsuits
June 2, 2023
NEW YORK (AP) - A federal appeals court cleared the way for the maker of OxyContin to settle thousands of legal claims tied to the opioid epidemic … [Read more...]
U.S. Drug Overdose Deaths Saw Slight Increase in 2022, Experts See Hopeful Signs
May 21, 2023
NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Drug overdose deaths in the U.S. went up slightly last year after two big leaps during the pandemic. Officials with … [Read more...]
Drug Take Back Day Saturday
April 21, 2023
HYANNIS - Residents will have the opportunity to get rid of expired and unused prescription medication at their local police stations Saturday during … [Read more...]
FDA Approves Narcan for Over-The-Counter Sale
March 31, 2023
HYANNIS - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the opioid overdose-treatment drug Narcan for over-the-counter sale, a move receiving … [Read more...]
CVS, Walgreens Announce Opioid Settlements Totaling $10B
November 2, 2022
NEW YORK (AP) - Two of the largest U.S pharmacy chains have agreed in principle to pay a total of about $10 billion to settle lawsuits over the toll … [Read more...]
Yarmouth Police Perform Drug Outreach with Mattacheese Students
October 6, 2022
YARMOUTH – Yarmouth Police recently began performing outreach work related to substance use and violence with local students. In late September, … [Read more...]
