NYC’s Opioid Treatments Drive Down Overdose Rates: Prognosis

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 ...