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Rise and shine, everyone, the middle of the week is already here. And a hazy, muggy morning is unfolding here on the Pharmalot campus this morning, where the officials mascot is noisily snoozing and one of the short people is sleeping in. As for us, we are downing yet another needed cup of stimulation — candy cane is our latest experiment. Feel free to join us. As always, no prescription is required, which means no need to worry about rebates. And here are some tidbits to help you along. Have a wonderful day and keep in touch. …

Newly unsealed documents in a landmark lawsuit show the pressure within drug makers to sell opioids in the face of numerous red flags during the height of the epidemic, the Washington Post reports. The exhibits shed new light on aspects of the epidemic that have come to symbolize the magnitude of the crisis. The release of the exhibits — sworn depositions of executives, internal corporate emails, and expert reports — also reveal the ignored concerns of some employees about the huge volume of pain pills streaming across the nation.

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