Pharmaceutical Companies

Since 2008, McKinsey & Company has regularly advised the Food and Drug Administration’s drug-regulation division, according to agency records.

MEDINA — Further specifics regarding Ohio's opioid epidemic settlement could be coming in the near-future.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (COLUMBUS BUSINESS FIRST)–Based on a “listening tour” of shareholders, Cardinal Health Inc. cut CEO Mike Kaufmann‘s bonus by $1.4 million because of the impact on the bottom line and share price from settling thousands of lawsuits over the opioid crisis.

Under the settlement, Cardinal Health, McKesson and AmerisourceBergen will fund roughly $808 million in treatment and prevention programs across Ohio.

Three major opioid distributors, sued over their role in the opioid crisis, have signed off on a massive settlement deal with the state, Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost said Thursday.

Scioto County featured prominently in the story of the opioid addiction epidemic that has devastated hundreds of cities and towns across the United States.

Imminent trial gave state leverage to make outside deal. Unlike global deal, attorneys fees are paid by firms

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WDTN) — Attorney General Dave Yost announced that 96 percent of the Ohio’s city, county, township and village partners are onboard with the OneOhio opioid settlement agreement.