Study finds that most people who abuse prescription drugs get lots of help from friends and family
More than 70 percent of people who abuse prescription pain relievers obtain the drugs from friends or relatives, usually with permission and for free, according to the study.
FDA sets draft rules for generic versions of biologic drugs
The FDA rules would set “an abbreviated pathway” to approval that would consider factors including a product’s complexity, formulation and stability, the agency said.
Medical cost variations for different regions are largely due to generic prescription rates, says Pitt study
The study suggests that taxpayers and the federal Medicare program could save about $4.5 billion a year, or 10 percent of all Medicare spending, by using less-expensive generic medications.
Unwanted or expired prescription medications?
A Phoenixville pharmacy has started a new community program to dispose of expired or unwanted prescription drugs.
Brand name drug prices rose an average of 8% last year
Drugs catered to the elderly were especially likely to rise in cost.
Health Industry Embraces Monetary Incentive Program for Prescriptions
A new program, which provides a monetary incentive to patients to take their medication, is being studied in Philadelphia.
Blue Cross’ new prescription program proves to be controversial among customers
The health insurance company’s customers will soon have to choose between mail order and pharmacy for receiving their prescriptions.
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.
Blue Cross vs. Pharmacies battle illustrates biggest difficulty in healthcare reform
So says Wilkes-Barre’s The Citizens Voice.
Blue Cross of NEPA is making mail order prescriptions the default for its customers
“Studies have shown that many members intend to switch from retail to a home delivery pharmacy, yet do not follow through due to procrastination or forgetfulness. Select Home Delivery taps into this latent demand by engaging members in their health care and giving them an opportunity to make an educated decision,” said a statement from the company.