Inside a New York Drug Clinic, Allegations of Kickbacks and Shoddy Care
Inside a New York Drug Clinic, Allegations of Kickbacks and Shoddy Care
Outpatient addiction treatment for the poor has become a mainstay of the social safety net, costing the federal, state and local governments $ 6.7 billion in 2009, the most recent figure available. The money pays for an estimated 1.5 million … NYSN's … Read more on ProPublica
Behind the pharmacy counter: the unseen drug theft problem
One pharmacy technician stole 737 tablets of Suboxone, a methadone-like medication used to treat drug addiction; 8,724 tablets of Hydrocodone, a narcotic pain reliever; 600 tablets of Phentermine, a diet drug that's also a stimulant; and 410 tablets of … Read more on St. John Valley Times