The share of U.S. drug overdose deaths caused by fake prescription pills is growing

The share of overdose deaths involving counterfeit pills doubled between 2019 and 2021, according to the CDC. Victims were often younger, Hispanic and had misused prescription drugs in the past.(Image credit: AP)

Source: NPR Health and Science - September 6, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Joe Hernandez Source Type: news