Letters To Government

Letter of concern regarding the influence of big pharma on the opioid epidemic 

See the full PDF version here: finalcopypharmaletter

Opinions

Illicit Fentanyl’s confirmed arrival in Nova Scotia

I am often asked what my thoughts are on the “fentanyl epidemic” and what impact it will have on Nova Scotia so here it is: Fentanyl is of great concern due to its potency and accessibility vs other prescription opioids. The healthcare system created a huge market of opioid dependant people which organize crime is… Continue reading Illicit Fentanyl’s confirmed arrival in Nova Scotia

Interviews by GPDOTS · Video

Amy Graves discusses the opioid epidemic with CTV News Edmonton

Radio Interviews

GPDOTS Enforcement Consultant Rob Mulloy discusses the opioid epidemic on the Sheldon McLeod Show News 957

Radio Interviews

Minister Leo Glavine discusses GPDOTS letter of concern on the Rick Howe Show – News 957

Radio Interviews

The Sheldon Macleod Show discusses the recent trafficking case of Dr. Sarah Jones

Interviews include: Rob Mulloy – GPDOTS enforcement consultant Ray Wagner – Lawyer heading class action suit against Purdue Pharma Nadine Wentzell – Consultant & former narcotics inspector

Letters To Government

GPDOTS letter of concern regarding the Prescription Monitoring Program

On March 7th 2016 GPDOTS wrote the Nova Scotia Minister of Health & Wellness , College of Physicians & Surgeons , and the Prescription Monitoring Program regarding our concerns with the programs ability to identify over prescribing. Shortly after our letter Minister Leo Glavine announced he would be ordering a full review of the program.… Continue reading GPDOTS letter of concern regarding the Prescription Monitoring Program

Interviews by GPDOTS · Video

Tamara Ballard from GPDOTS discusses the recent trafficking case of Dr Sarah Jones – Global News N.S.

Opinions

We have an opioid epidemic not a fentanyl epidemic.

In the first 9 months of 2015 fentanyl killed 215 Albertans. Public health officials, enforcement, and government have sounded the alarm , created task forces, and public awareness campaigns. The sudden spike in fentanyl related deaths has put pressure on the government to make naloxone more accessible, often described as the “fentanyl antidote” in media reports… Continue reading We have an opioid epidemic not a fentanyl epidemic.

My Interviews · Radio Interviews

Amy Graves discusses Naloxone access on the Simi Sara Show – CKNW Radio B.C.