Walgreens buys 40% stake in Chinese pharmacy chain for $416M
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Deerfield, Ill.-based Walgreens Boots Alliance said Wednesday it would invest about $416 million to acquire
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Today, December 7th is the last day to pick or switch Medicare plans
Today, December 7th is the last day to pick or switch a Medicare Advantage plan or Medicare Part D prescription-drug
Read MoreIRMAA letters are on the way
High-income retirees will pay even more next year for Medicare Part B and Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. These
Read MoreFDA urges maker to recall Limbrel after liver and lung injury reports
(By Andrew Joseph for STAT) The Food and Drug Administration has asked Primus Pharmaceuticals to recall a product touted to
Read MoreOnly 33 percent of seniors compare prices for Medicare plans
According to a survey from WellCare Health Plans, Medicare beneficiaries said that reviewing their Medicare plan once a year is
Read MoreExtra Help With Medicare Prescription Drug Plan Costs
(Source – www.ssa.gov) Medicare beneficiaries can qualify for Extra Help with their Medicare prescription drug plan costs. The Extra Help
Read MoreNew Drugs Could Prevent Migraine Headaches For Some People
(By Jon Hamilton for NPR) People who experience frequent migraines may soon have access to a new class of drugs.
Read MoreIt’s official: CVS Health acquires Aetna for $69 billion
After months of speculation CVS Health and Aetna officially announced their acquisition plan. In a $69 billion deal, CVS Health
Read MoreIs Amazon going into healthcare?
Reports are that Amazon, the world’s largest online retailers, may be getting into the healthcare industry. Sources report that Amazon
Read MoreReport: Here’s What The Feds Can Do To Cut Drug Prices
(By Alison Kodjak for NPR) Drug prices are too high, and we had better do something about it. That is
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