End of an era: Purdue to stop marketing opioids to doctors
(By Lev Facher and David Armstrong for STAT) Purdue Pharmaceuticals, the maker of the opioid painkiller OxyContin, said it would
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
White House advisers propose fast-tracking reviews of brand-name drugs to lower costs: 6 things to know
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) White House advisers proposed the idea to expedite the review process for certain
Read MoreAdministration will propose Medicare beneficiaries to share in drug rebates
The White House will propose lowering prescription drug costs for Medicare beneficiaries by allowing them to share in rebates that
Read MoreThis drug has been used to treat PTSD symptoms. What happens when it fails a
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) Thousands of people with post-traumatic stress disorder have taken the drug prazosin to ease the
Read MoreNo official Tamiflu shortage, yet pharmacies still face low supplies: 4 things to know
(By Mackenzie Bean for Becker’s Hospital Review) Drug stores and pharmacy chains nationwide are experiencing spot shortages of Tamiflu and
Read MoreRisky Antipsychotic Drugs Still Overprescribed In Nursing Homes
(By Ina Jaffe for NPR) A study published Monday by Human Rights Watch finds that about 179,000 nursing home residents are being given antipsychotic
Read MoreGone With A Shot? Hopeful New Signs Of Relief For Migraine Sufferers
(By Lauren Gravitz for NPR) Humans have suffered from migraines for millennia. Yet, despite decades of research, there isn’t a
Read MoreText messages can improve medication adherence with the Medicare population
In a statement by mPulse Mobile “The program results far exceed our expectations with 44 percent refill rate in the
Read MoreFlu vaccine provided dismal protection against this winter’s virus, early data suggest
(By Helen Branswell for STAT) As the country battles an especially fierce flu season, experts have struggled to explain why
Read MorePhysicians, ethicists urge Congress not to pass ‘right-to-try’ legislation
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) WASHINGTON — Dozens of doctors, medical ethicists, and lawyers are warning Congress that legislation to
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