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This is some of what we must do to reform our dysfunctional healthcare system | Bernie Sanders

The US must reform its healthcare system to ensure quality care for all citizens.
Universal healthcare is necessary to provide equitable access to medical services.
Lowering prescription drug prices is essential for affordable healthcare.
Paid family and medical leave is crucial for workers' health and family wellness.
#medicare

Biden and Harris celebrate landmark deal to lower medication prices

Biden and Harris positioned themselves as advocates for seniors, emphasizing the landmark deal to lower prescription drug costs and overcoming pharmaceutical industry obstacles.

Your guide to the presidential candidates' views on health care

Health care costs are central in the presidential campaign, shaping the candidates' contrasting approaches to Medicare and drug pricing.

Biden to highlight health care cost achievements with New Hampshire visit

President Biden is highlighting healthcare savings for Medicare enrollees as part of his legacy, especially through the Inflation Reduction Act.

Biden Officials Stave Off Sticker Shock on Medicare Drug Premiums

Lower prescription drug premiums for seniors were announced to avoid higher costs before the presidential election.

Biden, Harris hail lower Medicare drug prices and each other DW 08/15/2024

Biden and Harris highlight Medicare drug price reductions while showcasing their political camaraderie and mutual support as they gear up for the election.

Why the Biden-Harris administration's successful medication price negotiations matter

The Biden administration's negotiation of prescription drug prices marks a major victory for Medicare and aims to relieve financial burdens on millions.

Biden and Harris celebrate landmark deal to lower medication prices

Biden and Harris positioned themselves as advocates for seniors, emphasizing the landmark deal to lower prescription drug costs and overcoming pharmaceutical industry obstacles.

Your guide to the presidential candidates' views on health care

Health care costs are central in the presidential campaign, shaping the candidates' contrasting approaches to Medicare and drug pricing.

Biden to highlight health care cost achievements with New Hampshire visit

President Biden is highlighting healthcare savings for Medicare enrollees as part of his legacy, especially through the Inflation Reduction Act.

Biden Officials Stave Off Sticker Shock on Medicare Drug Premiums

Lower prescription drug premiums for seniors were announced to avoid higher costs before the presidential election.

Biden, Harris hail lower Medicare drug prices and each other DW 08/15/2024

Biden and Harris highlight Medicare drug price reductions while showcasing their political camaraderie and mutual support as they gear up for the election.

Why the Biden-Harris administration's successful medication price negotiations matter

The Biden administration's negotiation of prescription drug prices marks a major victory for Medicare and aims to relieve financial burdens on millions.
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Dentist suspended over alleged black market supply of Ozempic and Botox

A dentist's registration was suspended due to allegations of engaging in a black market medicine supply.
#mental-health

Cannabis Legalization Impacts Use of Psychiatric Medications

Legal cannabis usage is linked to a significant decrease in anxiolytic prescriptions.

RFK Jr., Who Hates Adderall, Says Heroin Was Great for Treating His ADHD

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. claims heroin helped him academically, while advocating for treatment of prescription drug users in 'wellness farms.'

Cannabis Legalization Impacts Use of Psychiatric Medications

Legal cannabis usage is linked to a significant decrease in anxiolytic prescriptions.

RFK Jr., Who Hates Adderall, Says Heroin Was Great for Treating His ADHD

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. claims heroin helped him academically, while advocating for treatment of prescription drug users in 'wellness farms.'
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Where the presidential candidates stand on personal finance issues

Candidates focus on economic issues like inflation, price gouging, and prescription drug costs in their campaigns.
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Video: Besides, Pharma and PBMs, Who Drives Up Drug Costs? - MedCity News

Bipartisan scrutiny highlights the complexities of prescription drug pricing, implicating pharmacy benefit managers, Big Pharma, distributors, and hospitals in driving costs up.

Wells Fargo employees sue for overpaying for prescription drugs through the company's health insurance plan

Wells Fargo accused of mismanaging employee health plan, overcharging for drugs.

These Middlemen Say They Keep Drug Prices Low. California Lawmakers Don't Buy It | KQED

Prescription drug costs in California surged 39% in five years, prompting calls for regulatory action to protect patients.

CA Lawmakers Skeptical that Pharma Managers Will Look Out for Consumers

California is seeking to regulate pharmacy benefit managers to control rising prescription drug costs, driven by intermediaries' profit-driven practices.

Video: Besides, Pharma and PBMs, Who Drives Up Drug Costs? - MedCity News

Bipartisan scrutiny highlights the complexities of prescription drug pricing, implicating pharmacy benefit managers, Big Pharma, distributors, and hospitals in driving costs up.

Wells Fargo employees sue for overpaying for prescription drugs through the company's health insurance plan

Wells Fargo accused of mismanaging employee health plan, overcharging for drugs.

These Middlemen Say They Keep Drug Prices Low. California Lawmakers Don't Buy It | KQED

Prescription drug costs in California surged 39% in five years, prompting calls for regulatory action to protect patients.

CA Lawmakers Skeptical that Pharma Managers Will Look Out for Consumers

California is seeking to regulate pharmacy benefit managers to control rising prescription drug costs, driven by intermediaries' profit-driven practices.
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Senators target false prescription medication marketing on social media with new bill

Bipartisan efforts are underway to regulate misleading prescription drug advertisements from social media influencers and telehealth firms.

Ontario midwives can now administer routine vaccines, prescribe more drugs | CBC News

Ontario midwives can now prescribe more drugs and administer routine vaccinations, providing greater healthcare convenience and minimizing referrals to other professionals.

Senators target false prescription medication marketing on social media with new bill

Bipartisan efforts are underway to regulate misleading prescription drug advertisements from social media influencers and telehealth firms.

Ontario midwives can now administer routine vaccines, prescribe more drugs | CBC News

Ontario midwives can now prescribe more drugs and administer routine vaccinations, providing greater healthcare convenience and minimizing referrals to other professionals.
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High Adderall doses tied to increased psychosis, mania risk: study

High doses of Adderall significantly increase the risk of psychosis and mania, showing the importance of dosage in prescribing stimulants.
#social-media

TikTok and Meta aren't doing enough to protect kids from fentanyl-laced drugs, experts say

Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, linked to social media sales of fake prescription drugs.

Senators Press FDA to Act on Social Media Drugs Ads

Senators are calling on the FDA to update its guidelines on prescription drug marketing on social media.
Social media personalities without medical backgrounds are promoting prescription drugs on their platforms.

TikTok and Meta aren't doing enough to protect kids from fentanyl-laced drugs, experts say

Fentanyl overdoses are a leading cause of death for minors, linked to social media sales of fake prescription drugs.

Senators Press FDA to Act on Social Media Drugs Ads

Senators are calling on the FDA to update its guidelines on prescription drug marketing on social media.
Social media personalities without medical backgrounds are promoting prescription drugs on their platforms.
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Medication Mistakes Pharmacists Want You to Stop Making

Proper medication storage is crucial for maintaining effectiveness, avoiding common mistakes such as keeping them near heat or in bathrooms.
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An Upcoming White House Decision May Jeopardize Americans' Access to Life-Saving Drugs - MedCity News

The White House may implement a rule that could either save or cost patients billions in prescription drug expenses.

I Tried Getting A Vape Prescription and Was Prescribed Star Jumps Instead

Government-issued vapes, available by prescription, symbolize hope for many trying to quit smoking, despite their high cost and lack of flavor.

An Upcoming White House Decision May Jeopardize Americans' Access to Life-Saving Drugs - MedCity News

The White House may implement a rule that could either save or cost patients billions in prescription drug expenses.

I Tried Getting A Vape Prescription and Was Prescribed Star Jumps Instead

Government-issued vapes, available by prescription, symbolize hope for many trying to quit smoking, despite their high cost and lack of flavor.
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Matthew Perry investigation: What we know about the people charged in his death

Charges have been filed against five individuals related to how Matthew Perry procured ketamine linked to his death.

The dangers of losing weight faster than your doctors can keep up

Prescription drug dosages dependent on body weight may need adjustments during rapid weight loss to avoid potential health risks.

Alex Oshmyansky

Sometimes a cold email can lead to revolutionary changes in business and society.

Did a Miami doctor make $4,500 a day off opioid addicts without getting out of his car?

A doctor in South Miami sentenced to 10 years in prison for unlawfully prescribing drugs without proper examination.

Facebook's Dr. Feelgood & His Magical Sleep Potions

LifeMD offers non-scheduled prescription medications for insomnia as an alternative to Ambien, emphasizing accessibility and effectiveness.

This Telus offshoot only covers certain drugs for its employees if they come from its own pharmacy | CBC News

Employees of Telus Health are required to use the company's virtual pharmacy for certain prescription drugs.
The policy raises concerns about limited choice for employees and potential impact on those in rural areas.

Ozempic Alternatives: 4 Weight Loss Medications That May Help You Manage Blood Sugar Levels - Washingtonian

Ozempic is an FDA-approved medication for Type II diabetes and weight loss.
There are alternative weight loss medications available over the counter to help regulate blood sugar levels and reduce appetite.

Fact check: Biden is right. The US generally pays double that of other countries for prescription drugs

Americans pay significantly more for prescription drugs compared to other countries.
The U.S. prices for prescription drugs are particularly higher for brand-name drugs.

Being the man to see for Xanax, Valium and pain pills cost a Miami doctor $27,000

Ophthalmologists prescribing controlled substances resulted in disciplinary actions
Proper documentation and physical examination essential in medical practice.

The Trump White House was fueled by prescription drugs, shocking new report finds

The Trump White House Medical Unit's pharmacy failed to comply with federal laws and regulations governing the distribution of prescription drugs.
The White House Medical Unit provided pharmaceutical services to ineligible White House staff and dispensed prescription medications, including controlled substances, to ineligible staff.

Walgreens to Pay Humana $360M to Settle Claims It Overcharged for Drugs

Walgreens has agreed to pay $360 million to settle an arbitration dispute with Humana, which had claimed that the pharmacy chain had been charging unlawfully inflated prices for prescriptions.
The settlement amount is roughly half of what Walgreens was initially ordered to pay last year when the issue was first resolved.
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