New Brunswick: Johnson & Johnson $9B Talcum Powder Settlement Called A Sham Deal

Source: NJ.com Johnson & Johnson J&J is earmarking nearly $9 billion to cover allegations that its baby power containing talc caused cancer, more than quadrupling the amount that the company had previously set aside to pay for its potential liability. Under a proposal announced Tuesday, a J&J subsidiary will re-file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection […]

FDA approves over-the-counter sales of Narcan opioid overdose treatment

Source: CNBC.com The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved sales without a prescription of the nasal spray Narcan to reverse opioid overdoses, a decision that promises to significantly expand access to the lifesaving treatment. The FDA’s decision means people will be able to buy the 4 milligram nasal spray in supermarkets, convenience stores, gas […]