New White House Drug Czar: ‘Treat Pot Like Tobacco’

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

New White House Drug Czar: ‘Treat Pot Like Tobacco’ http://www.eastbayexpress.com/LegalizationNation/archives/2016/04/08/new-white-house-drug-czar-treat-pot-like-tobacco The White House’s drug czar Michael Botticelli — a recovering addict — is tempted by the delicious smell of cannabis while walking down the street in Washington DC, he told the New York Times Magazine, in a short Q&A that illustrates a potential new federal response […]

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Mail Order Prescriptions Not Always Cheaper

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Mail Order Prescriptions Not Always Cheaper Mail Order Prescriptions Not Always Cheaper http://www.wfmynews2.com/news/local/2-wants-to-know/mail-order-prescriptions-not-always-cheaper/131446853 The insurance paperwork is piling up for Curt Burshem One of his family members has a kidney disorder. And life without this pill would be very difficult. Your kidneys could shut down, you could be on a kidney machine the rest of […]

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aggressive move to rein in the cost of prescription drugs: DEATH PANELS ??

Posted on April 13, 2016 by Pharmaciststeve

Drug plan hit with backlash http://thehill.com/policy/healthcare/275918-drug-plan-hit-with-backlash The Obama administration’s aggressive move to rein in the cost of prescription drugs in Medicare has triggered a backlash, with some advocates warning the plan goes too far. The administration is pursuing a pilot program that could squeeze the margins for doctors that prescribe high-cost drugs, potentially saving the […]

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