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Experts: Massachusetts Not Equipped for Rise in Meth, Cocaine Use
By Matt Murphy The focus for years in the state’s fight against substance abuse has been on illegal and prescription…
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Massachusetts doctor sentenced to prison in drug distribution scheme
BOSTON – An Uxbridge doctor was sentenced on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2020 in connection with her role in a scheme…
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Police looking for suspect who allegedly forged prescription
Dartmouth Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly forged someone elses name for a prescription. Dartmouth Police issued the…
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U.S. Food and Drug Administration advises consumers to stop taking Zantac, removing drug from market
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced it is requesting manufacturers withdraw all prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine drugs…
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DEA to accept electronic vaping devices, cartridges as part of Drug Take Back Day
BOSTON – This weekend the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will once again conduct one of its most popular community programs:…
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Fall River and other local communities holding Prescription Medication Take Back Day
Do you have any unused, unwanted or expired prescription medications? The Fall River Police in conjunction with BOLD and SSTAR…
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DEA announces totals for drug take back day
(BOSTON) – According to the DEA, the final tally is in from the 15th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on…
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Walgreens to Pay MA $5.5 Million Over Alleged Overcharges for Prescription Drugs
BOSTON — Walgreens Co. has agreed to pay $5.5 million after allegedly overcharging for prescription drugs covered by the state workers’ compensation insurance…
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Five Charged in Alleged Opioid Prescription, Healthcare Fraud Scheme
According to the United States District Attorney's Office, five individuals have been charged by way of federal criminal complaints filed…
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