Narcan Opioid Overdose Spray Is Now Stocked By All Walgreens Pharmacies
(By Bill Chappell for NPR) It has the power to save lives by targeting opioid overdoses — something that kills
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Amazon Gains Approval to become a Wholesale Pharmacy in Several States
According to a review of public records, Amazon Inc. has gained approval to become a wholesale distributor from a number
Read MoreInsys founder arrested and charged in alleged conspiracy to bribe doctors
(By Ike Swetlitz for STAT) The founder of the pharmaceutical company Insys Therapeutics Inc. was arrested Thursday on charges of
Read MorePharma’s lobbying efforts: 10 drugmakers that spent the most so far in 2017
(By Alia Paavola for Becker’s Hospital Review) Pharmaceutical and medical device companies have collectively spent $208 million on lobbying efforts
Read MoreWalgreens to close 600 stores, spend $750M to rebrand Rite Aids
(By Ayla Ellison for Becker’s Hospital Review) Walgreens plans to close about 600 stores over an 18-month period beginning next
Read MoreTrump expected to declare emergency over opioid crisis, as questions over details linger
(By Lev Facher for STAT) WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is poised to declare the opioid epidemic a national emergency
Read MoreCalifornia just passed a law to rein in drug prices. Here’s why it’s unlikely to make much difference
(By Ed Silverman for STAT) Over bitter protests from the pharmaceutical industry, California this month enacted a law that requires drug makers
Read MoreIs the Projected Medicare Monthly Drug Premiums Going Up or Down?
In last week’s Medicare agency blog, it emphasized its findings that the average basic premium for a prescription drug plan
Read MoreCascade of Costs Could Push New Gene Therapy Above $1 Million Per Patient
Outrage over the high cost of cancer care has focused on skyrocketing drug prices, including the $475,000 price tag for
Read MoreUnderstand Your Options When It comes to Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare’s open enrollment is underway, which means you have until December 7 to sign up for a Medicare Advantage Plan,
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