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Bringing big data to bear on the opioid crisis
As the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention project that more than 1,000 people are treated everyday as a result of prescription opioid misuse, and the New York Times reports that drug overdose becomes the leading cause of death of Americans younger than 50 years of age, research from CVS Health Research Institute and Johns Hopkins University is looking at how algorithms can be used to help identify signs of patients misusing and abusing opioids.
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CVS Health unveils new PBM, pharmacy efforts to curb opioid abuse
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health is continuing its fight against prescription drug misuse and abuse with efforts across its businesses. The company on Thursday announced enhanced enterprise-wide efforts to support drug disposal, manage pain medications and fund treatment and recovery programs.