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Some of the pressure came through industry-funded groups such as the Pain Care Forum, which spent $740m over a decade lobbying in Washington and state legislatures against limits on opioid prescribing and similar issues, according to the Center for Public Integrity.
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Pain Care Forum spent $740 million over a decade lobbying against opioid prescribing limits according to Center for Public Integrity.
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{
    "topic": "Opioid prescribing limits",
    "amount": "$740 million",
    "source": "Center for Public Integrity",
    "location": "Washington, D.C., and state legislatures",
    "timeframe": "decade",
    "organization": "Pain Care Forum"
}
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September 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM (8 hours ago)
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September 12, 2025 at 12:40 AM (8 hours ago)

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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.

Opioid Crisis
Pharmaceutical Industry
Lobbying
US Politics
Campaign Finance
Healthcare Policy

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