Deleted Tweets From Scott Gottlieb, R-D.C.

People are increasingly going online to illegally buy drugs like Vicodin or Percocet, but we believe they are often unknowingly getting pressed fentanyl – sometimes at lethal doses – given the lower cost and greater profitability of fentanyl for drug traf

A January 2018 Senate report provided compelling evidence that average Americans can now readily purchase illicit opioids online – with credit cards, Bitcoin, or PayPal – and have them sent virtually anywhere in the U.S. https://t.co/IgjNokC2ry @senrobpo

.@DEAHQ estimates that the gross profits for drug traffickers would be roughly 20x more if they imported a kg of fentanyl from China for use in counterfeit prescription pills versus a kg of heroin from Colombia https://t.co/5xgsOeWN1p https://t.co/m8qRYjB

Senate investigators found hundreds of transactions in more than 40 states, adding up to more than $750 million worth of fentanyl by its street value, from just six online sellers, resulting in several deaths. https://t.co/IgjNokC2ry

OCI’s investigations include the counterfeiting and illicit manufacturing of opioid products and other illicit pharmaceuticals being distributed on the surface web and dark web, as well as other investigations surrounding the facilitation and sale of thes

#FDA is cracking down on illegally operated, on-line sites that sell opioids. We recently sent warning letters to Internet networks operating more than 50 web sites that we believe were engaging in unlawful activity https://t.co/it560NehcB

We must focus on this new threat. So FDA is increasing enforcement activities to crack down on illegal sales of opioids, particularly drugs sold online and typically shipped through the mail. We have greatly increased our presence in int’l mail facilities

Our investigations are holding criminals accountable. In 2017, POE investigations resulted in 115 arrests/prosecutions, 63 guilty pleas and 83 convictions. So far this year, 92 arrests/prosecutions, 67 guilty pleas and 80 convictions have resulted from #F

Last year, our Office of Criminal Investigations opened 339 port of entry investigations and opened 167 so far in 2018. A growing # of investigations relate to opioids, including fentanyl, demonstrating the increasing scope of the problem and the attentio

Approaches we discussed included promoting legitimate/educational content in results and social posts, making it harder for individuals to find illegal sellers online, and using big data and machine learning/AI to identify illegal activity https://t.co/ku

Part of our efforts must also include working to connect individuals and families searching for information about opioids online with trusted resources for dealing with substance abuse or addiction https://t.co/C4eSSOTwWd

The magnitude of this public health crisis requires adoption of a forward-looking, socially responsible, collective approach to eliminating illegal opioid distribution via the Internet. This collaboration and engagement with Internet stakeholders is a key

This week #FDA convened Internet stakeholders to work on new ways to address the widespread availability of opioids online. I'm grateful for the engagement by these stakeholders and the private and public actions they've already taken to address issue htt

RT @SGottliebFDA: SUNDAY TWEETORIAL: This week I'm highlighting a top priority for me and #FDA: How we're combatting the… https://t.co/5M05mEPXe6

ICYMI: #FDA published a paper w/ @NIDAnews that describes efforts to identifying meaningful endpoints to spur development of new medication-assisted treatment drugs for opioid use disorder and considerations around determining effectiveness: https://t.co/

RT @FDASpox: As #Pride2018 comes to a close, it’s important that we reflect on the unique health challenges impacting the LGBT+… https://t.co/K43JtVkxYl

For updates on the #FDA’s happenings follow FDA spokesperson Jennifer Rodriguez on her new Twitter handle @FDASpox

RT @FDAWomen: Getting ready for a 4th of July BBQ? Keep your guests safe from foodborne illness by following these safety tips on… https://t.co/LtmzWXPr5V

#Pride2018 may be over but we remain committed to supporting the unique health challenges faced by LGBT+ community EVERY month! We need to work together to address health disparities that exist & thank those who champion diversity/inclusion in health

#LGBT+ health requires attention from health care, public health professionals to address these disparities. We need to work together all year to continue to evaluate and address these issues, including seeking more representative data on #LGBT+ Americans

People are increasingly going online to illegally buy drugs like Vicodin or Percocet, but we believe they are often unknowingly getting pressed fentanyl – sometimes at lethal doses – given the lower cost and greater profitability of fentanyl for drug traf

A January 2018 Senate report provided compelling evidence that average Americans can now readily purchase illicit opioids online – with credit cards, Bitcoin, or PayPal – and have them sent virtually anywhere in the U.S. https://t.co/IgjNokC2ry @senrobpo

.@DEAHQ estimates that the gross profits for drug traffickers would be roughly 20x more if they imported a kg of fentanyl from China for use in counterfeit prescription pills versus a kg of heroin from Colombia https://t.co/5xgsOeWN1p https://t.co/m8qRYjB

Senate investigators found hundreds of transactions in more than 40 states, adding up to more than $750 million worth of fentanyl by its street value, from just six online sellers, resulting in several deaths. https://t.co/IgjNokC2ry

OCI’s investigations include the counterfeiting and illicit manufacturing of opioid products and other illicit pharmaceuticals being distributed on the surface web and dark web, as well as other investigations surrounding the facilitation and sale of thes

#FDA is cracking down on illegally operated, on-line sites that sell opioids. We recently sent warning letters to Internet networks operating more than 50 web sites that we believe were engaging in unlawful activity https://t.co/it560NehcB

We must focus on this new threat. So FDA is increasing enforcement activities to crack down on illegal sales of opioids, particularly drugs sold online and typically shipped through the mail. We have greatly increased our presence in int’l mail facilities

Our investigations are holding criminals accountable. In 2017, POE investigations resulted in 115 arrests/prosecutions, 63 guilty pleas and 83 convictions. So far this year, 92 arrests/prosecutions, 67 guilty pleas and 80 convictions have resulted from #F

Last year, our Office of Criminal Investigations opened 339 port of entry investigations and opened 167 so far in 2018. A growing # of investigations relate to opioids, including fentanyl, demonstrating the increasing scope of the problem and the attentio

Approaches we discussed included promoting legitimate/educational content in results and social posts, making it harder for individuals to find illegal sellers online, and using big data and machine learning/AI to identify illegal activity https://t.co/ku

Part of our efforts must also include working to connect individuals and families searching for information about opioids online with trusted resources for dealing with substance abuse or addiction https://t.co/C4eSSOTwWd

The magnitude of this public health crisis requires adoption of a forward-looking, socially responsible, collective approach to eliminating illegal opioid distribution via the Internet. This collaboration and engagement with Internet stakeholders is a key

This week #FDA convened Internet stakeholders to work on new ways to address the widespread availability of opioids online. I'm grateful for the engagement by these stakeholders and the private and public actions they've already taken to address issue htt

RT @SGottliebFDA: SUNDAY TWEETORIAL: This week I'm highlighting a top priority for me and #FDA: How we're combatting the… https://t.co/5M05mEPXe6

ICYMI: #FDA published a paper w/ @NIDAnews that describes efforts to identifying meaningful endpoints to spur development of new medication-assisted treatment drugs for opioid use disorder and considerations around determining effectiveness: https://t.co/

RT @FDASpox: As #Pride2018 comes to a close, it’s important that we reflect on the unique health challenges impacting the LGBT+… https://t.co/K43JtVkxYl

For updates on the #FDA’s happenings follow FDA spokesperson Jennifer Rodriguez on her new Twitter handle @FDASpox

RT @FDAWomen: Getting ready for a 4th of July BBQ? Keep your guests safe from foodborne illness by following these safety tips on… https://t.co/LtmzWXPr5V

#Pride2018 may be over but we remain committed to supporting the unique health challenges faced by LGBT+ community EVERY month! We need to work together to address health disparities that exist & thank those who champion diversity/inclusion in health

#LGBT+ health requires attention from health care, public health professionals to address these disparities. We need to work together all year to continue to evaluate and address these issues, including seeking more representative data on #LGBT+ Americans