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Campaign submits signatures for California initiative that would restrict spending by certain health care providers that participate in Medi-Cal Rx

Protect Patients Now, which is sponsored by the California Apartment Association, submitted over 860,000 raw signatures for verification on April 10, according to the secretary of state. The campaign needs 546,651 signatures to be valid to qualify the initiated state statute for the November ballot in California.

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Biden And Sanders Team Up To Lower Drug Costs

President Joe Biden and Senator Bernie Sanders joined forces at a White House event to advocate for reducing the cost of prescription drugs, including inhalers. This collaboration showcased Biden's progressive stance on healthcare and his administration's efforts to address the issue.

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President Biden Misspeaks On Russian Prescription Drug Prices

President Biden's comments on prescription drug prices compared to Russia highlight the issue of high drug costs in the U.S.

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President Biden Signs Legislation To Lower Prescription Drug Costs

President Biden's efforts to lower prescription drug costs and increase access to affordable medications for all Americans through legislation and bipartis...

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Alleged syndicate 'boss' found with $8.3m in drugs, crypto: police

Drugs allegedly 'targeted towards people in bodybuilding subculture'.

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How to use Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment to switch plans or move into Traditional Medicare

This is a key year to think about making a switch due to trends in Medicare Advantage plans, rising prescription costs and Medicare itself.

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What is the prescription drug clozapine and is it dangerous?

Clozapine is said to be prescribed for around 37,000 Brits a year but can cause toxicity

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FDA Approves Florida's Groundbreaking Prescription Drug Import Plan from Canada

FDA clears Florida's plan to import cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, marking a seismic shift in U.S. drug pricing and a win for consumers.

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Florida can import prescription drugs from Canada, US regulators say

Federal officials have cleared the way for Florida to begin importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada

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President prioritizes economy, prescription drugs, and rule of law

Get ready for a whirlwind of presidential action in 2024! From tackling the migrant crisis to infrastructural developments, join us for a wild ride with Wh...

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Alleged drug network 'boss' refused liberty over 'chocolate bars'

ACT's 'largest illegal controlled drug distribution network': police.

The Canberra Times

Raid uncovers ACT's 'largest illegal controlled drug distribution network': police

Under 'OzPharmLabs', drugs were allegedly distributed via post.

The Canberra Times

CVS Health lays out changes to clarify prescription drug pricing that may save some customers money

CVS Health is introducing changes to how its prescription drug pricing model works, and that could lead to some savings for customers starting next year

The Independent UK

No Sealing in Case Seeking to Enforce $17M Arbitration Award Related to Medicare Prescription Drug Benefits

From Judge Naomi Reice Buchwald's opinion Thursday in Caremark, L.L.C. v. N.Y. Cancer & Blood Specialists, Inc.: Petitioners Caremark, L.L.C., … SilverScript Insurance Company, and Aetna, Inc. seek to file their petition to vacate an arbitration award under seal; or, in the alternative, partially under seal; or, in the second…

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Rampant confusion about Medicare is bad for your health and costing you money. Experts help make sense of coverage and fees

When current beneficiaries or people about to enroll in Medicare don’t understand how it works, they can wind up paying more for their health care than necessary.

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Americans Born In 2019 To Spend More Years On Prescription Drugs Than Education Or Marriage

New research reveals Americans born in 2019 will spend a significant portion of their lives reliant on prescription medications.

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5 common—and costly—Medicare Open Enrollment mistakes

As millions of current and new Medicare beneficiaries evaluate the insurance that’s right for them, an expert offers some suggestions to avoid costly errors.

The Independent UK

All 10 drugs targeted for Medicare price negotiations will participate, the White House says

The Biden administration says the manufacturers of all of the first 10 prescription drugs it selected for Medicare’s first price negotiations have agreed to participate

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Medicare Open Enrollment Has Started: 10 Things to Know

Medicare open enrollment started on October 15. Here's what to sign up for and what to avoid.

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Howard Dean: 'At last, Congress proposes drug pricing reform that works'

The Patients Before Middlemen Act strikes at the heart of what makes prescription drugs so unaffordable in the U.S., according to Howard Dean.

The Independent UK

Americans overwhelmingly support Medicare drug negotiations, but Biden sees little political boost

A new AP-NORC poll shows that 76% of Americans favor allowing the federal health care program for the elderly to negotiate prices for certain prescription drugs

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The share of U.S. drug overdose deaths caused by fake prescription pills is growing

The share of overdose deaths involving counterfeit pills doubled between 2019 and 2021, according to the CDC. Victims were often younger, Hispanic and had misused prescription drugs in the past.

Chicago Sun-Times

Biden targets Jardiance, Eliquis and 8 other prescription drugs for Medicare price talks

President Joe Biden says for many Americans the cost of one drug can be “the difference between life and death” as his administration announces the first drugs that’ll be targeted for price negotiations in an effort to cut Medicare costs.

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US names 10 prescription drugs subject to price negotiations

Move is expected to cut costs for some patients but faces lawsuits from drugmakers and heavy criticism from Republicans.

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How to choose a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan

Taking the time to figure out which plan is right is vitally important.

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