Hi there, it’s Uma and Jessica in New York! We’re finally seeing some good news here on opioid-related deaths. More on that soon, but first …
Today’s must-reads
- Older drugs normally fall in price, but biologic medications are an
exception . - CVS
raised its profit guidance again as it remakes its business. - The US government shutdown has
cut off food assistance to needy Americans.
Drug-treatment win
After nearly a decade, there are signs that New York City’s fight against opioids is beginning to work.
The city’s overdose death rate fell by 28% last year as it expanded prevention, treatment and recovery programs thanks to funding from ...