And so, another work week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too soon, yes? This is, as you know, our treasured signal to daydream about weekend plans. Today, however, we are daydreaming about a lengthy and overdue break. Our agenda is modest, but important: We intend to hang with all of our short people, indulge Mrs. Pharmalot and visit the Pharmalot ancestors. Of course, we will take a few naps, too. And what about you? This is a lovely time of year to enjoy special people or the great outdoors. You could make a resolution or simply ponder the future. Well, whatever you do, we hope you have a grand time and enjoy whatever celebrations come your way. See you next year, as they say…but you can still enjoy next week’s Pharmalittle column, which will come at you Tuesday through Friday from guest authors.
Drug makers selling opioid painkillers hired at least 42 officials from the US Drug Enforcement Administration as the agency began cracking down on companies that were distributing an inordinate numbers of pills, such as oxycodone, to pain-management clinics and pharmacies around the country, The Washington Post reports. And 31 of those people came directly from the division responsible for regulating the industry.
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