Overshadowed By Opioids, Meth Is Back And Hospitalizations Surge
(By Anna Gorman for Kaiser Health News) The number of people hospitalized because of amphetamine use is skyrocketing in the
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Part D/Prescription Drugs
Civica Rx, the generic drug company launched by seven hospitals to prevent shortages and reduce costs
A coalition of six hospitals reported in January 2018, that they would launch a generic drug company to address drug
Read MoreWhen it comes to Medicare, you need to know these important dates
To avoid potential Medicare penalties, you need to know these three crucial dates. Why? Because missing the dates can cost
Read MorePharmacists have been called on to make naloxone widely available. But do they know how to use it?
(By Lev Facher for ST A T) A LEXANDRIA, Va. — Sixty pharmacists began a recent Friday here in the
Read MoreChoosing the right Medicare Part D Drug Plan
In a Consumer Reports investigation, it found that drug costs can vary substantially, even at the same pharmacy and it
Read MoreSome beneficial aspects of Medicare Advantage plans and some not so beneficial
Almost half of all new Medicare enrollees are signing up for Medicare Advantage Plans, which now account for about 35
Read MoreExploring your options during Medicare Open Enrollment period
Medicare can seem like a confusing web of options, it is no wonder that many consumers rely on licensed professionals
Read MoreA Search For New Ways To Pay For Drugs That Cost A Mint
(By Richard Harris for NPR) Researchers expect that three dozen new drugs will come on the market over the next
Read MoreNational Preferred Flex Formulary by Express Scripts
Express Scripts announced it is introducing a novel formulary to provide employers and health plans a better opportunity to lower
Read MoreProtesters take anger over insulin prices to drug makers, some bearing children’s ashes
(By Megan Thielking for ST A T) O n Mother’s Day, Nicole Smith-Holt, whose son died last year after rationing
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