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Good morning, everyone, and welcome to another working week. We hope the weekend respite was relaxing and invigorating, because that familiar routine of meetings, deadlines, and conference calls has returned, despite the short week on this side of the pond. To cope, we are doing the usual — brewing cups of stimulation (pumpkin spice, so far today) and we invite you to join us. Remember, no prescription is required, so no need to check on copays. Meanwhile, here are some tidbits. Have a glorious day and keep in touch. …

The American Pain Society voted to cease operations and filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, which refers to liquidation. The move comes after the organization blamed financial problems that have been exacerbated by the mounting expenses associated with defending lawsuits filed by local, city, and state governments over the opioid crisis. Along with drug makers and wholesalers, the professional society was named as a defendant in many of the cases.

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