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Healthcare
fromThe Verge
19 hours ago

This chatbot can prescribe psych meds. Kind of.

Utah allows an AI system to prescribe psychiatric drugs, raising concerns about risks and the effectiveness of expanding mental health care.
Boston
fromDefector
3 days ago

Affidavit: Tiger Woods Had Hydrocodone Pills In His Pocket, Was 'Sweating Profusely' After Crash | Defector

Tiger Woods was arrested for DUI after a crash, showing signs of impairment and admitting to taking prescription drugs.
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Medicine
fromFast Company
5 months ago

This popular retailer now sells Ozempic with an additional discount

Costco pharmacies nationwide now sell Ozempic and Wegovy for $499 per month with a prescription.
Public health
fromFast Company
7 months ago

2026 U.S. health insurance forecast: higher prices and less coverage

Rising medical and prescription costs are driving insurer losses, leading to higher health insurance premiums and reduced coverage in 2026, shifting more costs to patients.
Public health
fromMedCity News
7 months ago

Why Employers Predict a 10% Increase in Healthcare Costs for 2026 - MedCity News

Employers project a 10% median increase in healthcare costs for 2026, driven by factors such as catastrophic claims and specialty drugs.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
7 months ago

These Common U.S. Medications Are Banned Overseas-What to Know Before Packing Meds for Your Next Trip

Traveling with common medications can lead to legal issues due to varying international laws regarding prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
Social media marketing
fromLADbible
9 months ago

TikTok bans influencer accounts promoting weight loss jabs to followers

Content creators are violating TikTok's advertising rules by promoting weight loss drugs linked to online pharmacies.
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Healthcare
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

Sen. Gillibrand: SMART Prices Act would reduce drug costs for seniors and the federal government

The SMART Prices Act aims to reduce prescription drug costs for seniors by enhancing negotiation powers of Medicare.
Healthcare
fromBrooklyn Eagle
9 months ago

Sen. Gillibrand: SMART Prices Act would reduce drug costs for seniors and the federal government

The SMART Prices Act aims to reduce prescription drug costs for seniors by enhancing negotiation powers of Medicare.
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fromFast Company
10 months ago

Here's why Trump's plan is unlikely to fix America's dystopian prescription drug problem

The doctor prescribed a medication listed on our insurer's published formulary but faced denials at every turn due to incorrect information and bureaucratic obstacles.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
10 months ago

'Hidden risk' of widely-used prescription drugs - you're more likely to get the flu and Covid while on them

"We have found a surprising and potentially serious side effect of a class of anti-inflammatory drugs. They can help viruses spread more easily in the body."
Alternative medicine
fromTruthout
10 months ago

Trump's Executive Order to Lower Drug Costs Has No Clear Enforcement Mechanism

Trump's executive order asks drugmakers to voluntarily lower pharmaceutical costs for U.S. consumers, but lacks a definitive mechanism for enforcing these reductions.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 months ago

Trump Embrace of Price Controls is U-Turn From Campaign When He Said They Don't Work' And Make Problems Worse

Trump signed an executive order to cut prescription drug prices significantly, directing consumers to buy directly from manufacturers.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 months ago

FAIRNESS TO AMERICA!' Trump Announces Executive Order to Slash Prescription Drug Prices By 30% to 80%'

Trump aims to reduce U.S. prescription drug prices by 30% to 80% with a new executive order.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
10 months ago

FAIRNESS TO AMERICA!' Trump Announces Executive Order to Slash Prescription Drug Prices By 30% to 80%'

Trump aims to reduce U.S. prescription drug prices by 30% to 80% with a new executive order.
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US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Pharmaceutical stocks slide as Trump vows to cut US prescription drug prices by 30-80%'

Trump proposes drastic cut in drug prices using executive power.
Introduction of 'most favoured nation' policy to align U.S. prices with global standards.
US news
from24/7 Wall St.
10 months ago

The Places Where Opioid Prescriptions Outnumber People

Despite recent public health measures, opioid prescriptions still exceed populations in some U.S. counties, highlighting ongoing issues in impoverished areas.
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