Pain Patients Call Herbal Supplement Kratom a ‘Lifesaver’ and Alternative to Opiates

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

A few months ago, KX News ran a story about a local doctor’s concerns about Kratom. It’s an herbal medication that’s sold in the US as a supplement. It is often used as a substitute for opioids to relieve pain. The story went virtually viral in the Kratom community, nationwide. For months we received daily […]

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Johnson & Johnson’s Shameless Exploitation of the Opioid Crisis

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

Johnson & Johnson’s Shameless Exploitation of the Opioid Crisis https://www.acsh.org/news/2019/02/26/johnson-johnsons-shameless-exploitation-opioid-crisis-13832 If you’re in the mood to get really pissed off feel free to visit Tylenol.com. But don’t say I didn’t warn you. Of course, this is just my opinion, but it would seem that Johnson and Johnson is doing a splendid job of trying to boost […]

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I sense a clinical study designed to reach a predetermine conclusion

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

FDA takes fresh look at whether opioids are effective for chronic pain www.bangordailynews.com/2019/02/26/national-politics/fda-takes-fresh-look-at-whether-opioids-are-effective-for-chronic-pain/ Lenny Bernstein and Laurie McGinley, Washington Post • February 26, 2019 8:32 am The Food and Drug Administration will require drug companies to study whether prescription opioids already on the market are effective in quelling chronic pain – another step in the […]

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Another story of HOW MUCH IS A LIFE WORTH ?

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

PBM Delays for Cancer Drugs May Risk Lives, Warn Oncologists https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/909623 The patient had metastatic kidney cancer, and his oncologist was seeking to treat him with sunitinib malate (Sutent, Pfizer), a preferred first-line oral therapy. But the patient’s pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) refused to cover the cost of the medication. The PBM told the oncologist […]

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What is the value of a human life ? United Health < $2000 ?

Posted on February 28, 2019 by Pharmaciststeve

Carrie Ann Lucas, Disability Rights Activist and Attorney, Dies Following Denial From Insurance Company www.rewire.news/article/2019/02/25/carrie-ann-lucas-disability-rights-activist-and-attorney-dies-following-denial-from-insurance-company/ Carrie Ann Lucas was instrumental in getting the Colorado legislature to pass the “Family Preservation for Parents with Disability Act,” which aims to ensure that parents with disabilities are not discriminated against by the child welfare system. On Sunday, the […]

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