Americans may be overpaying for as much as one in every 10 prescriptions
According to a New York Times/ProPublica report, it found Americans may be overpaying for as much as one in every
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
An Overlooked Epidemic: Older Americans Taking Too Many Unneeded Drugs
(By Sandra G. Boodman for Kaiser Health News) Consider it America’s other prescription drug epidemic. For decades, experts have warned
Read MoreExperts Tell Congress How To Cut Drug Prices
(By Sarah Jane Tribble for Kaiser Health News) The nation’s most influential science advisory group will tell Congress today that
Read MoreThe way over-the-counter drugs are regulated is a mess — and Congress is ready to step in
(By Erin Mershon for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration has, for years, limited the amount of acetaminophen
Read MoreYou still have options to make changes to your coverage if you missed Medicare’s open enrollment
If you missed Medicare open enrollment, which ended on December 7th, there are some options still available to you if
Read MoreCities, Counties and Schools Sidestep FDA Canadian Drug Crackdown, Saving Millions
(By Phil Galewitz for Kaiser Health News) Schenectady County, N.Y., is on track to pay 20 percent less on prescription
Read MoreWalgreens 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
Read MoreToday, 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
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