Biomedical Innovation Can Help Solve the Opioid Crisis

Opioid abuse in America touches the lives of millions. It’s estimated that more than 1,000 men and women are treated in emergency rooms daily for misusing these prescription painkillers and as a nation, we’re spending nearly $80 billion annually in health and social costs to combat this epidemic.
Fortunately, the biopharmaceutical community is working on solutions. Thanks to brilliant scientists and savvy entrepreneurs, our industry is uniquely positioned to transform the standard of