FDA Hosts Third Summit Focused on Reducing the Availability of Opioids Online
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The following quote is attributed to Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock, M.D.:
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$123 Million in Grants Awarded for Multifront Approach to Combat the Nation’s Overdose Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is awarding more than $123 million in funding through six grant programs to provide multifaceted support to communities …
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Chester County Sends a Message of HOPE on International Overdose Awareness Day
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County concluded International Overdose Awareness Day, August 31, with a message of HOPE, illuminated on the steps of the Historic Courthouse in West Chester, during its …
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Events for International Overdose Awareness Day in Chester County
WEST CHESTER, PA — As part of Chester County’s commitment to combat the opioid epidemic, the County’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Services announces its participation in “International Overdose Awareness …
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Opioid Disaster Declaration Ends in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced that Pennsylvania’s opioid disaster declaration ended on Wensday, August 25, 2021, after the Republican-controlled General Assembly declined to extend it.
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Federal Government Provides $90 Million to Improve Health Care in Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced that it is providing nearly $90 million to help rural communities combat opioid use disorders (OUD) and other forms of substance use …
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Brandywine Hospital Addresses Opioid Overdose in Community
COATESVILLE, PA — Brandywine Hospital shared with the community its plans to address the Opioid Overdose issue in Chester County at an event on June 23, 2021.
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Chester County Color 5K Returns! Funds to Fight Opioid and Heroin Crisis
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline and District Attorney Deb Ryan have announced details of the fifth annual Chester County Color 5K …
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FDA Accepts Braeburn’s Drug Application Resubmission for BRIXADI for Moderate to Severe Opioid Use Disorder
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — Braeburn announced that the New Drug Application (NDA) for BRIXADI (buprenorphine) extended-release weekly and monthly injection for subcutaneous (SC) use (CIII) for moderate to severe opioid …
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Trevena Announces NIH Has Resumed Recruiting Patients for TRV734 Study
CHESTERBROOK, PA — Trevena, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRVN), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of novel medicines for patients with central nervous system (CNS) disorders, this week announced …
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