New York Times highlights Philly’s addiction treatment program as a success
The federal government has provided grants to 24 sites around the country to adopt similar practices.
Prescription assistance program making a stop in PA
Will bring with it Jerome “The Bus” Bettis.
Group says prescription drug revenue growth will decline next year
Revenue will still increase, just not as much as in past years.
PA is one of 16 states in which drug deaths outnumber traffic fatalities
Experts say its because cars are safer, while prescription drug abuse is increasing.
AARP: Consumers should switch to generic drugs wherever possible
Generic drugs prices are falling, but many consumers are taking their more expensive counterparts.
Waxman aims to help Medicare by way of drug companies
Rep. Waxman says pharmaceutical makers continue to reap more from Medicaid-eligible patients in the Medicare program than the companies would get if their drugs were provided through Medicaid.
Did you know…
…that scientists have invented a narcotic drug that may be resistant to abuse?
FDA chief says the agency will speed up drug inspections and warnings
One of the chief’s decisions is that the FDA will no longer require all warning letters be reviewed by the agency’s top lawyer before being sent to manufacturers.
Bus for prescription assistance program will make rounds in PA during July
The “Help is Here Express” bus will tour Pennsylvania, to help those who struggle to pay for their prescription medications.