Medication

Illinois Governor Pritzker Signs Key Legislation Enhancing Abortion Medication Access and Shielding Students from Municipal Fines

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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Governor J.B. Pritzker finalized the legislative session’s agenda by signing two crucial bills on Friday, bringing his total approvals for the year to over 430 measures. This extensive legislative activity includes significant changes aimed at enhancing reproductive health care access and modifying school discipline practices. The newly signed legislation aims to ensure continued access to abortion medication, irrespective of potential federal restrictions. Under House Bill 3637, Illinois healthcare providers will be permitted to prescribe specific medications for abortion, even if the federal government rescinds approval for those drugs. This provision affirms that … Read more

Trump Administration Seeks Court Dismissal of Controversial Abortion Medication Case

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Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration has formally requested a federal court to dismiss a lawsuit that seeks to revoke the approval of mifepristone, a medication used in abortions. This action comes as part of ongoing legal and political battles surrounding reproductive rights since the overturning of Roe v. Wade. In a court filing, the administration argued that the lawsuit, which aims to limit access to mifepristone, lacks legal grounding and that the drug has been safely used for decades. Mifepristone is one of the two medications commonly administered in medical abortions, and its availability … Read more

Ex-School Nurse in Legal Battle Accused of Misusing Prescription Medication in Arlington Heights

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Arlington Heights, IL – A former school nurse is facing legal challenges after being accused of improperly handling prescription medications at an elementary school in suburban Chicago. The lawsuit, filed by concerned parents, claims that the nurse compromised student safety through the unauthorized use of prescription drugs intended for the pupils. The complaint details how the nurse, employed at a local Arlington Heights elementary school, allegedly manipulated records to obtain prescription medications prescribed to students. The discrepancies were noticed after an internal review conducted by school officials who observed inconsistencies in the medication logs maintained … Read more

Ohio AG Leads Charge in Major Class-Action Lawsuit Against Pharmaceutical Giant Over Hidden Cancer Risks in Popular Heartburn Medication

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Attorney General Dave Yost of Ohio is spearheading efforts to lead a class-action lawsuit that targets the pharmaceutical giant GSK, previously known as GlaxoSmithKline, over allegations of hiding cancer risks associated with its heartburn medication Zantac. The litigation focuses on purported investor losses and claims of misleading information regarding the drug’s safety. On Monday, Yost filed a motion proposing that the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) join forces with the Indiana Public Retirement System as co-lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit. This legal action follows reports that OPERS suffered a considerable financial … Read more