Pain med prescriptions did not cause opioid epidemic, courts rule
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Pain med prescriptions did not cause opioid epidemic courts rule
Posted on September 9, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve
PBM reform: The end of the beginning
Posted on September 7, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve
PBM reform: The end of the beginning https://chaindrugreview.com/pbm-reform-the-end-of-the-beginning/ The recent release of an interim report by the Federal Trade Commission about what the agency characterizes as “prescription drug middlemen” represents a vindication of sorts for pharmacy advocates who have long contended that PBMs employ business practices that skew the market to their advantage. Following the […]
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Is this what “covert genocide” looks/sounds like
Posted on September 6, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve
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Humana prepares for ‘frustration’ over Medicare Advantage changes, 13 market exits
Posted on September 5, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve
Humana prepares for ‘frustration’ over Medicare Advantage changes, 13 market exits https://www.beckerspayer.com/payer/theres-going-to-be-a-lot-of-frustration-humana-prepares-for-medicare-advantage-market-exits-benefit-changes.html Humana will stop offering Medicare Advantage in 13 counties in 2025, CFO Susan Diamond said Sept. 4. Speaking at an investor conference, Ms. Diamond said the company will no longer offer several plans in 2025. The exits will affect around 560,000 beneficiaries, 10% of […]
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US allows increased production of Takeda’s ADHD drug to address shortage
Posted on September 5, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve
US allows increased production of Takeda’s ADHD drug to address shortage https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/us-allows-increased-production-takedas-adhd-drug-address-shortage-2024-09-04/ The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has increased the production limit for Takeda Pharmaceutical’s (4502.T) ADHD drug Vyvanse and its generic versions by about 24% to address the medicine’s ongoing shortage in the United States. The raised production limit follows the Food and […]
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OMG he is US!
Posted on August 31, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve
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I just want to say the following sucks 1. My Retirement. Ok really this time! #1 Goverment #2 Healthcare #3 with my sick kids again! #4 I have No Snacks! #5 And of course life now and again
Posted on August 31, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve
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Donald Trump Opens Up to Dr. Phil in Latest Interview | Dr. Phil Primetime
Posted on August 31, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve
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Pain Identified as Dominant Symptom in Long COVID
Posted on August 30, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve
Pain Identified as Dominant Symptom in Long COVID https://reachmd.com/news/pain-identified-as-dominant-symptom-in-long-covid/2467986/ Pain may be the most prevalent and severe symptom reported by individuals with long Covid, according to a new study led by UCL (University College London) researchers. The study, published in JRSM Open, analysed data from over 1,000 people in England and Wales who logged their […]
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Oversight Chair Knocks PBM Execs for July Testimony Under Oath
Posted on August 29, 2024 by Pharmaciststeve
Oversight Chair Knocks PBM Execs for July Testimony Under Oath https://ncpa.org/newsroom/news-releases/2024/08/28/oversight-chair-knocks-pbm-execs-july-testimony-under-oath Calls on them to provide any necessary corrections to the record within three weeks Isn’t lying under oath called perjury? According to this article, three top execs of the 3 largest PBMs LIED under oath to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman […]
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