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Fight against fentanyl continues as drug seizures rise
The Arizona border has become the nexus point for the trafficking of fentanyl into the country. Approximately 22 million fentanyl-laced fake prescription pills were seized in Arizona in 2022, according to Jodie Underwood, spokesperson for the Drug Enforcement Administration Phoenix Field Division. This accounts for more than 43% of the 50.6 million pills seized nationwide.
Supreme Court refuses Arizona’s bid to restrict opioid-maker’s finances
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected a bid by Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to get an early crack at the assets of the family that owns one of the largest opioid manufacturing operations in the country.
Arizona has opportunity to widen range of opioid addiction treatment
It’s too late for my brother, but there’s still time for countless other AHCCCS enrollees struggling with opioid addiction. They deserve the best possible chance of recovery. And their physicians are owed the broadest possible arsenal of medications to fight this battle.
Doctors punished for ‘inappropriate’ prescriptions
The Arizona Medical Board is punishing two doctors after saying they've been too liberal with the prescriptions they hand out.
Peoria considering ID checks for certain drugs
Peoria city attorneys are drafting an ordinance requiring pharmacies to fingerprint customers before they can pick up certain prescriptions.
