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While lobbying shapes medical policy across the board, it has had a profound impact on the opioid epidemic as deaths quadrupled between 1999 and 2015.
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Lobbying has profoundly impacted the opioid epidemic as deaths quadrupled 1999-2015
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- Claim Maker
- Chris McGreal
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- News Article
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{ "topic": "Opioid Crisis", "influence": "Lobbying", "statistic": "Deaths quadrupled", "timeframe": "1999-2015" } - Subject Tags
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- September 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM (16 hours ago)
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- September 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM (16 hours ago)
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/oct/19/big-pharma-money-lobbying-us-opioid-crisis
Pharmaceutical industry lobbying and campaign contributions heavily influence US politics, hindering efforts to curb the opioid crisis. This influence is seen in legislation, impacting drug pricing and the DEA's ability to regulate opioid distribution.
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