Reports indicate a proposal to give Medicare the power to “negotiate” drug prices could be a key feature of any compromise.
The use of antipsychotics in young children is declining but doctors continue to prescribe these #medications off-label for conditions not approved by the FDA and without the #psychiatric consultation.
Amazon is entering the #pharmacy business with a new offering called #Amazon Pharmacy, allowing customers in the United States to order prescription #medications for home delivery.
Metformin, a #medication to treat type 2 diabetes, is facing a recall over concerns it has been contaminated with a possible #cancer-causing substance.
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The U.S. FDA announced today in a #Drug Safety Communication that it is requiring labeling changes for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
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Some doctors prescribed blood thinners with anti-inflammatory drugs, raising the risk of haemorrhaging, the study says.
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If you’re enrolled in original #Medicare, you’ll need a Part D plan to cover your #prescription needs.
A new inhalation treatment for preventing the spread of COVID-19 is potentially far more effective than currently existing versions.
We’ve had a hot summer, so Dr. Kara James, owner and pharmacy manager of Lewis & Clark Pharmacy, joined us with useful tips on keeping your medication safe from the heat.
ScriptCo is operated online through a fully-licensed mail order facility and offers pass-through pricing. You pay what they pay on the wholesale market.
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