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Drug Cost

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Medical Notes: September 4, 2022

>> September 4, 2022

The fashion choice that could help those with muscular dystrophy; Science proves that patience truly is a virtue; And finally…how diabetes makes you pay in more ways than just one.

topics: Biology| Drug Cost| Health Cost| Medical Advancements| News and Headlines| Research and Clinical Trials| Supply Chain| Technology
fluvoxamine covid

Medical Notes: December 12, 2021

>> December 12, 2021

An antidepressant called Fluvoxamine significantly reduces the chance someone getting Covid would need hospitalization. Match.com dating survey finds singles today are seeking emotional maturity rather than looks. STING drug shown to be an effective glioblastoma treatment in some dogs. And finally, OSU Wexner survey finds Americans are planning to remain …

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How High Drug Prices Lead to Drug Misuse (2021)

>> April 25, 2021

Millions of Americans cannot afford the medications they’ve been prescribed. Many skip doses, split pills or don’t fill prescriptions at all as a result, with sometimes even fatal consequences. Experts discuss the problem and what patients can do to save.

topics: Drug Cost| Drug Use and Abuse| Economics and Finance| Federal and State Government| Generic Drugs| Government and Legislation| Health Care| Health Cost| Insurance| Medication| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Poverty| Prescription Drugs| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Policy and Regulation
Importing Canadian Drugs

Importing Canadian Drugs

>> September 15, 2019

The Trump Administration has proposed wholesale import of drugs from Canada to ease high US prescription drug prices. But since Canada is 1/10th the size of the US, could it supply enough drugs to make a difference?

topics: American Society and Culture| Consumerism| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Drug Cost| Economics and Finance| Federal and State Government| Federal Government| Federal Government and Regulation| Government and Legislation| Health Care| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Prescription Drugs| Public Policy and Regulation

Medical Notes: Week of June 2, 2019

>> June 2, 2019

Pharmaceutical commercials are about to change by including their prices in the ad's and MDMA, or "ecstasy" is being used for PTSD with a high success cure rate. Finally, a study highlighting what makes us reach for our smartphones.

topics: Behavioral Science| Drug Cost| Federal and State Government| Federal Government| Government and Legislation| Medical Research| Mental Health| News and Headlines| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Psychiatry| Psychology and Psychiatry| Research and Clinical Trials| Smartphones| Social Science| Technology
High Drug Prices Lead to Drug Misuse

High Drug Prices Lead to Drug Misuse (2019)

>> May 5, 2019

Millions of Americans cannot afford the medications they’ve been prescribed. Many skip doses, split pills or don’t fill prescriptions at all as a result, with sometimes even fatal consequences. But doctors are often unable to consider cost very well in prescribing, as the same drug often costs patients vastly different amounts due to insurance differences. …

topics: Consumer Safety| Drug Cost| Drug Use and Abuse| Economics and Finance| Health Care| Health Cost| Insurance| Medication| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Poverty| Prescription Drugs| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety
Tackling High Drug Prices

Tackling High Drug Prices

>> June 10, 2018

The White House has rolled out a plan to reduce the cost of prescription drugs nationally. Experts and those involved discuss elements of the plan and how it might work.

topics: Drug Cost| Economics and Finance| Federal Government| Federal Government and Regulation| Generic Drugs| Government and Legislation| Health Care| Health Cost| Insurance| Medicare and Medicaid| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Poverty| Prescription Drugs

Remaking the FDA

>> March 5, 2017

Some FDA commissioner candidates have proposed radical reform. Experts discuss what reform might look like and what the FDA needs to better succeed.

topics: Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance| Business and Industry| Consumerism and Consumer Safety/Protection| Debate| Drug Cost| Federal and State Government| Federal Government| Federal Government and Regulation| Government and Legislation| Health Care| Health Cost| Legal Issues and the Courts| Nutrition and Diet| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Politics| Prescription Drugs| Public Health| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Policy and Regulation| Public Safety| Risk
Epi-Pen Price Hikes

EpiPen Price Hikes

>> September 18, 2016

The EpiPen brand has become synonymous with epinephrine injectors, which can save the life of a person suffering a severe allergic reaction. Recently there’s been outcry over large price hikes for the devices, which have forced some people to seek other alternatives or go without. Experts discuss the economics involved and what patients can do to be …

topics: Allergy and Immunology| Business and Industry| Drug Cost| Economics and Finance| Government and Legislation| Health Care| Health Cost| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Public Policy and Regulation
Drug Shortages

Drug Shortages

>> April 10, 2016

Hospitals have been plagued by shortages of important drugs, sometimes forcing doctors to decide who will receive them and who will die.

topics: Anesthesia| Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance| Bioethics| Doctors| Drug Cost| Ethics| Federal Government and Regulation| Government and Legislation| Health Care| Hospitals| Medicare and Medicaid| Medication| Pediatrics| Pharmacology and Toxicology| Philosophy and Ethics| Prescription Drugs| Public Health and Public Safety| Public Policy and Regulation| Vaccination

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