There are 29 article(s) tagged opioid epidemic:

• January 2019

  • District 32 candidates square off in Bartlett forum

    Four Republican candidates vying for the vacated Tennessee State Senate District 32 seat participated in a forum Monday evening at the Bartlett Performing Arts and Conference Center, giving views on topics including infrastructure, education, health care and the opioid epidemic.

    By Michael Waddell January 15, 2019

  • Pharmacy companies may face penalties for failing to meet ‘partial-fill’ rule

    The state Legislature could take action in 2019 to penalize pharmaceutical companies and pharmacies for failing to comply with Tennessee's new "partial-fill" law designed to cut opioid abuse.

    By Sam Stockard January 14, 2019

• December 2018

  • BlueCross removes Oxycontin, adds acupuncture amid opioid crisis

    Blue Cross Blue Shield taking more steps to reduce opioid circulation, and will begin covering acupuncture for pain relief in 2019.

    By Michelle Corbet December 26, 2018

• October 2018

  • Drug collection day is Saturday at four area Kroger stores

    Saturday, Oct. 27, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Kroger is teaming up with UnitedHealthcare and Cardinal Health Foundation to help remove potentially dangerous medications from homes and safely dispose of them.

    By Wayne Risher October 25, 2018