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June 21, 2008
The FDA has been sued over it’s failure to act on a petition to ban the painkiller Dextropropoxyphene (Darvon, Darvocet). The narcotic propoxyphene is both highly addictive and notoriously weak—studies have shown ibuprofen is often more effective.
“Propoxyphene (Darvon) Has Hazardous Side Effects And Is No More Effective Than Similar Drugs.”
-Public Citizen Website
A group called Public Citizen petitioned the FDA to ban the drug over two years ago, and even though propoxyphene-based painkillers have been banned in Britain since 2005, the FDA has thus far refused to make a move. In Great Britain propoxyphene has been tied to accidental deaths and suicide, and U.S. doctors have known about the drug’s propensity for chemical dependence for years. So, you ask, why hasn’t the FDA banned it here in the states?
Because in the U.S., propoxyphene—sold under the brand names Darvon and Darvocet—is one of the most widely prescribed painkillers on the market. Americans filled 22 million prescriptions for propoxyphene-based painkillers in 2007 alone. That’s quite a few tacos for drug companies like Mylan*. Can’t get any simpler than that…
*Mylan aquired Darvon and Darvocet from Eli Lilly, the drug’s original creator and manufacturer.
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Read the full text of the Public Citizen v. FDA Complaint.
Public Citizen Press Release: Public Citizen Sues FDA for Failure to Act on Dangerous Drug -06/19/2008
KLEW TV: FDA sued for failure to act on risky painkiller
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June 19, 2008
Welcome to the very first installment of “Wiener of the Week”, a new semi-weekly post here on SWALLOW.
The Wiener of the Week will be reserved for those whose public comments on the subject of addiction are the most ridiculous, clueless, and ignorant. Based on many of the opinions I have been reading, I should have no shortage of subjects.
This Week’s Wiener Winner: San Francisco Supervisor Chris Daly
It’s always nice to have an opportunity to write about my onetime place of residence, San Fran-sicko. In a city that idolizes the homeless, embraces medical marijuana, tolerates citizens shitting in it’s streets, and pays for city employees’ sex-change operations with taxpayer dollars—Supervisor Chris Daly regards a recent proposal for a community drug court as “a wasteful idea as the city continues to struggle with its multi-million dollar budget deficit”.
Facts from NADCP Ten Year Drug Court Study*
Investment costs in drug court were $1,392 less per person than that of court “business-as-usual.”
Savings due to reduced recidivism for drug court participants totaled more than $79 million over the 10-year period.
Apparently Daly has never seen any studies on the cost of operating a treatment court vs. the cost of incarceration—or even any studies on recidivism. This is the kind of ignorance that stands out, that really just shines… so in the spirit of the first-ever Wiener of the Week, I’d like to be the first to congratulate the Supervisor. “Mr. Daly sir, you are a wiener.”
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* From the National Association of Drug Court Professionals (NADCP) 08/13/07 press release: NADCP Applauds Ten Year Drug Court Study Revealing Continued Reduced Recidivism and Cost Savings
PolitickerCA.com: Daly lashes into Newsom over drug court ballot initiative
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