DEA Prescription Data Shows High Volumes Of Opioids At Pharmacies

The video discusses the opioid crisis, declared a national public health emergency, highlighting the role of pharmacies in distributing opioids. It reveals that a small percentage of pharmacies handled a large volume of opioid pills, based on data from the DEA's Arcos system. Investigations focused on small pharmacies in the 'opioid belt,' with high opioid-related death rates. The video also examines pharmacy practices, industry policing, and the legal and governmental responses to the crisis.

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