Health News Alert: Pfizer to disclose opioid addiction risks

The world's second-largest drug company agreed to new marketing rules for narcotic painkillers, including disclosures of a serious risk for addiction — even with proper use — and a promise to avoid promoting such medications for unapproved uses. Critics of the pharmaceutical industry say aggressive marketing has led to an epidemic of opioid abuse.

News Alert Tue., Jul. 05, 2016 10:03 p.m.     Pfizer to disclose opioid addiction risks The world's second-largest drug company agreed to new marketing rules for narcotic painkillers, including disclosures of a serious risk for addiction — even with proper use — and a promise to avoid promoting such medications for unapproved uses. Critics of the pharmaceutical industry say aggressive marketing has led to an epidemic of opioid abuse. Read more » Advertisement You are signed up for the following breaking news alerts: Health/Science/Environment. You received this email because you signed up for breaking news alerts. For additional free email alerts and newsletters, or to manage your alerts/newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error, or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2016 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071