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Falls and Mortality; At-Home Versus In-Clinic Blood Pressure Measurement

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Senators Call Out PBMs, Drugmakers for High Prescription Drug Costs

This "is a moral issue," Sen. Bernie Sanders said during the hearing

May 11, 2023
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Can Amazon and Mark Cuban Lower U.S. Drug Costs?

They may be able to offer cheap generics, but most drug spending is on branded products

Apr 27, 2023
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Opinion
You Choose: Food or Medications?

The suffering caused by exorbitant drug prices is all too clear for doctors to see

Apr 23, 2023
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SCOTUS Case Hinges on 'Weapon of Choice' for Targeting Healthcare Fraud

High court reviews lower court ruling focused on "subjective intent"

Apr 21, 2023
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Nurse in Anti-Vax Conspiracy Is Alive; Fat-Freezing Side Effect; Horizon's Strategy

This past week in healthcare investigations

Apr 19, 2023
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The Drug Company That Prospered Without Creating Any Drugs

A look at Horizon Therapeutics' tactics

Apr 16, 2023
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Opinion
Polypharmacy Isn't the Answer for Adolescent Mental Health

Youth need broader access to non-pharmaceutical interventions from trained professionals

Apr 15, 2023
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Texas Mifepristone Case Could Lead to Other Drug Approval Lawsuits, Experts Say

"Virtually anybody ... could drag the agency into court"

Apr 14, 2023
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Opinion
Which Safe and Effective Drug Will Be Targeted Next?

The Texas Judge's ruling is not only about mifepristone

Apr 11, 2023
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Physicians Struggle to Help Diabetes Patients Get Tirzepatide

Popular drug faces supply problems and increased demand

Apr 07, 2023
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Experts Call for PBM Transparency During Senate Hearing

"Every drug should have a price that is accessible to every American at any time," witness argues

Mar 31, 2023
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Opinion
Is It Business as Usual for the Drug Industry?

Drugmakers continue to raise prices despite new legislation

Mar 28, 2023
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Paxlovid May Lower Long COVID Risk, VA Study Suggests

Retrospective data found reduced risk regardless of vaccination, prior infection status

Mar 23, 2023
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