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More and More Americans Getting Their Medications Outside of The U.S.

Rayman — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 19:02:38 +0000

With the cost of medications rising on a yearly basis, the lack of generic drugs available, and higher deductibles of many health insurance programs, more Americans are opting to purchase their prescribed medicines from other countries. And, it’s legal. It’s a known fact that once a generic drug hits the market, prices fall between 60 [...]

Where Can You Dispose Of Unused Medications In Superior? Superior Police Makes It Easy With New Program

Steve Tanko — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 21:54:40 +0000

The Superior Police Department in conjunction with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Department and the City of Superior Department of Public Works Environmental Services Division have teamed up to give residents a way to properly dispose of their unused medications. The drop-box program is set to debut on Monday, December 3rd – and will be available [...]

Drug Manufacturers Must Disclose Payola

Steve Tanko — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:54:04 +0000

It's become so much of a standard that it's just assumed: your doctor is at the receiving end of "leverage" from drug manufacturers to prescribe their medications. And whether they receive pens and Sticky Notes with the pill's brand name on them or they receive a cash payment, the end result is that someone from the drug manufacturer has "marketed" those medications to your doctor so that they would be "aware" of the drug and be able to prescribe it to you