Category: Opioids
State officials recommend opioid use disorder treatment pilot in Milwaukee County
State officials recently proposed that lawmakers consider pursuing a pilot program at Milwaukee County Jail that would offer all three medications approved for opioid use disorder.
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Baldwin opposes part of Purdue Pharma’s bankruptcy plan
Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., opposes part of a bankruptcy plan proposed by Purdue Pharma, saying that money heading to employee bonuses should instead head to victims of the opioid epidemic and fighting the crisis.
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Wisconsin could receive $400 million to help fight opioid epidemic
Wisconsin stands to receive at least $400 million for opioid treatment and prevention efforts through a proposed agreement with opioid distributors and manufacturers, according to an estimate released Wednesday.
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Wisconsin set to see more than $65 million for opioid efforts
Wisconsin could see more than $65 million for opioid abatement efforts through a settlement with the Sackler family and their company Purdue Pharma that’s pending approval before a bankruptcy court.
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Bill would create framework for opioid settlement funds
State lawmakers are moving quickly on a plan that would create a framework for distributing settlement proceeds from a challenge filed by state and local governments against opioid makers, distributors and retailers.
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