J&J heads to trial over opioids

J&J heads to trial over opioids

Kouichi Shirayanagi Kouichi Shirayanagi

Kouichi Shirayanagi

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Published May 26, 2019
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The first state trial against a pharmaceutical opioid maker is underway in Oklahoma, with Johnson & Johnson accused of fueling the opioid epidemic. In a multi-billion dollar lawsuit, prosecutors claim the drugs giant carried out deceptive marketing campaigns for painkillers and underplayed the risks of addiction. Teva Pharmaceutical Industries on Sunday reached an $85 million settlement with Oklahoma, while Purdue Pharma settled in March. More than 40 other states have filed lawsuits relating to the epidemic.

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  1. Lauren Cooney commented on this

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    Mark Garofoli

    Pharmacist, Educator, Consultant, TED, & Pain Pod

    Who's responsible, the Chicken or the Egg??? When a hummingbird turns left abruptly in North America, is there a tornado in Asia? Is Johnson & Johnson responsible for the Opioid Crisis facing our globe? The major court trial starting today will decide that. Here's an article providing both sides of the coin and connecting the dots of holding a poppy grower responsible for the actions of millions of people. #oxy #heroin #drugabuse #opioid #opioids #opioidcrisis #opioidepidemic #healthcare #doctors #nurses #pharmacists #physicianassistants #followthedollar

    Oklahoma says Johnson & Johnson was the "kingpin" behind the opioid crisis

    Oklahoma says Johnson & Johnson was the "kingpin" behind the opioid crisis

    axios.com

    Lauren Cooney

    Product & Technology Executive Leadership & Strategy

    It’s the entire supply chain - from supplier to pharma to reps to doctors to patients. When this breaks down in one area, it breaks down in all. It’s not the fault of one party or another - it’s a supply chain breakdown. There need to be additional checks & balances added into this system. We can all make it personal (I know I hold strong opinions on this) but let’s keep this at the higher-level to get more objective versus subjective feedback.

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  3. View profile for Adam Piekarski, graphic
    Adam Piekarski

    You enjoy what you do more when you know it makes sense.

    Once again we're shown that profit matters so much more than people. If anything Donald should include misleading marketing on his endless list of national emergencies. In 2017 alone over 47,000 needless and preventable deaths from overdoses involving prescribed and illegal opioids... https://lnkd.in/dzgyBve

    Johnson & Johnson faces trial over opioid crisis in Oklahoma

    Johnson & Johnson faces trial over opioid crisis in Oklahoma

    bbc.com

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  4. View profile for Mark Garofoli, graphic
    Mark Garofoli

    Pharmacist, Educator, Consultant, TED, & Pain Pod

    Who's responsible, the Chicken or the Egg??? When a hummingbird turns left abruptly in North America, is there a tornado in Asia? Is Johnson & Johnson responsible for the Opioid Crisis facing our globe? The major court trial starting today will decide that. Here's an article providing both sides of the coin and connecting the dots of holding a poppy grower responsible for the actions of millions of people. #oxy #heroin #drugabuse #opioid #opioids #opioidcrisis #opioidepidemic #healthcare #doctors #nurses #pharmacists #physicianassistants #followthedollar

    Oklahoma says Johnson & Johnson was the "kingpin" behind the opioid crisis

    Oklahoma says Johnson & Johnson was the "kingpin" behind the opioid crisis

    axios.com

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  5. Mark 'RxProfessor' Pew commented on this

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    Amy Baxter MD FAAP FACEP

    Pediatric Emergency MD, NIH-Funded Scientist | TED Speaker | Shark Tank #517 | Synthesist | Academic | Public Health Activist | Serial Entrepreneur + CEO: HPS, Pain Care Labs

    Don’t put the money toward researching the epidemic. We know what caused it. Ask Mark 'RxProfessor' Pew or Sam Quinones, who have done incredible awareness work. Put it toward researching and publicizing alternative pain therapies and prevention.

    Oklahoma, Teva Pharmaceuticals reach $85 million settlement in opioid case — The Washington Post

    Oklahoma, Teva Pharmaceuticals reach $85 million settlement in opioid case — The Washington Post

    Mark 'RxProfessor' Pew

    International speaker & author on the intersection of chronic pain and appropriate treatment | Consultant

    With all of the lawsuits against various Big Opioid Pharma stakeholders that have been filed, it's Oklahoma that is actually finishing them. I previously lauded the OK AG for not telling the legislature about the $270m settlement (he had specific plans for it - much better than a legislature's "general fund") so I'm disappointed this settlement will not be handled similarly. Hopefully the $85m will be put to good use. As per usual, "the settlement does not establish any wrongdoing on its part." And I'm sure that's why they settled ...

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