Buzzfeed, February 8, 2016. NCHR’s Dr. Rupp comments on Probuphine, a six-month implant of buprenorphine for addicts who are “stable” in their recovery from prescription painkiller addiction.
Read More »News That Quotes Us & Our Work
We are often quoted in major newspapers and magazines, and on well-respected TV shows, radio programs, and websites where we share our opinion on issues that matter to you and your health. Stay up to date on health news and our take on it by reading the articles in this section.
Is ‘Female Viagra’ Feminist?
In These Times, February 3, 2016. It’s been called the first “Viagra for women” and hailed as a health breakthrough. But Addyi (generic name flibanserin) is sparking ire just as it claims to spark desire. Since the FDA approved Addyi in August 2015, feminist debate on these questions has raged.
Read More »Panel Recommends FDA Approve Implant to Treat Opiate Addiction
USA Today, January 12, 2016. An advisory committee recommended Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approve an implant designed to reduce addicts’ cravings for heroin or prescription painkillers.
Read More »Partisan Split Threatens Progress on Bill to Speed Drug Approvals
STAT, February 1, 2016. When Republican senators overseeing legislation to accelerate medical treatments said they would chop the bill into parts, Democrats put on a good face.
Read More »Did FDA Screw Up Its Reporting of Essure Deaths?
QMED, February 7, 2016. An independent analysis of FDA MAUDE data shows 303 fetal deaths related to the Bayer contraceptive medical device, but FDA itself has only reported five. A U.S. congressman is officially demanding answers while also alleging that some doctors implanting the device received illegal kickbacks.
Read More »