Americans Rationing Insulin As Prices Skyrocket | NBC Nightly News

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

26-year-old Alec Smith couldn’t afford the $1,300 a month insulin he needed to control his diabetes, so he tried rationing it — and died. His mother is now speaking out, telling NBC News she lost her son “because of pharmaceutical greed.”NBC News is a leading source of global news and information. Here you will find […]

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“One thing that stood out to me is just how little variation there is … across party lines. Dealing with opiate crisis has support from both parties

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

 https://www.rollcall.com/news/politics/vulnerable-democrats-opioid-epidemic Vulnerable red-state Democrats are highlighting their work to address the opioid crisis in an effort to hold on to their congressional seats, even as it remains unclear whether the Senate will take key action before the midterm elections. While the opioid epidemic is a priority for much of Congress, candidates in especially hard-hit […]

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Call to Action

Posted on August 15, 2018 by Pharmaciststeve

Call to Action: PAIN WARRIORS COLLABORATIVE TEAM (QUESTIONNAIRE) We Welcome ALL Chronic Pain Patients, Advocates, Medical & Legal Professionals, Group Members, and Team Leaders from ALL PAIN GROUPS & ADVOCACY WEBSITES to JOIN FORCES & WORK TOGETHER as a COLLABORATIVE TEAM EFFORT. We’re running out of TIME and must do everything possible to change the […]

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