Opioid Manufacturers

• Nova Scotia moves to firm up support for proposed opioid class-action lawsuit

  Nova Scotia's health minister said the amended legislation will make pharmaceutical consultants subject to potential legal action.

  Politics

  Oct 12, 2023
  
• Ontario government will join B.C.’s proposed class action against opioid manufacturers

  B.C. filed the proposed class action against dozens of pharmaceutical companies last year in a bid to recoup the health-care costs associated with opioid addiction.

  Canada

  May 27, 2019
  
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• Scott Thompson: British Columbia steps up to hold big pharma to account for opioid crisis

  B.C. is suing opioid manufacturers. Scott Thompson says he's surprised it has taken so long for a Canadian government to take such action.

  Aug 30, 2018
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• B.C. government launches lawsuit against opioid manufacturers to recoup overdose crisis costs

  The British Columbia government announced Wednesday it is suing 40 companies in connection with manufacturing opioids.

  Health

  Aug 29, 2018