Brand name drug prices rose an average of 8% last year
Drugs catered to the elderly were especially likely to rise in cost.
Parents worried about popular children’s medicines being recalled
Several medications for children, including dozens of versions of Children’s Tylenol, have been recalled.
If patients would take prescriptions as directed, the U.S. would save billions in health costs
So say U.S. researchers after conducting a study.
More adults being diagnosed with ADHD
Readers– take a look at this article. Do you agree that more people should be diagnosed with ADHD?
Did you know…
…that the more you worry about a new medication, the more likely you are to experience side effects?
Study: Most patients don’t know what meds they get while at the hospital
Health experts say that making sure patients what know drugs they’re given and why would improve outcomes.
New FDA program aims to cut down on drug errors
The FDA has started the “Safe Use” program to reduce the amount of hospitalizations that occur each year because of medication overdoses, misuse, and mix-ups under physician supervision.
Prescription assistance program making a stop in PA
Will bring with it Jerome “The Bus” Bettis.
AARP: Consumers should switch to generic drugs wherever possible
Generic drugs prices are falling, but many consumers are taking their more expensive counterparts.
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.