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Alzheimer’s: certain combinations of prescription drugs may slow progression of the disease, says mice study

Millions of older adults take five or more prescription drugs every day to manage chronic illnesses. While polypharmacy is often necessary, this practice has also been linked to many negative health outcomes in older adults – including memory problems, increased risk of falls and greater frailty.

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How Donald Trump’s tariffs threaten Canadians’ access to prescription drugs

If the United States imposes 25 per cent tariffs on exports from Canada, nearly all economists agree a recession is inevitable. Estimates are that between 600,000 to 2.4 million jobs are at risk.

The Conversation

Singapore bans Malaysian coffee after detecting erectile dysfunction drug

Authorities warn consumers against drinking Kopi Penumbuk after finding it contains tadalafil, a prescription drug that can cause serious health risks

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18 Things Medicare Gives You for Free

Medicare might not provide things entirely "for free," but some items and services are covered with no out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries under specific conditions.

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If you have Medicare, here’s what you’ll pay for health care in 2025

The most significant Medicare change for 2025 will be the new $2,000 cap for prescription drugs.

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Trump has promised to 'knock out' pharmacy benefit managers. How the drug middlemen became a $557 billion industry that its customers love to hate

The industry says it keeps down the cost of prescription drugs, but critics say it's profiting at the expense of patients.

Fortune

Pfizer has increased prices on over 60 drugs in the U.S. as of Jan. 1

The U.S. continues to charge significantly higher prices for prescription drugs compared with similarly wealthy countries.

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Tulisa Contostavlos thought she was 'going to die' amid battle with prescription drugs

The N-Dubz star candidly opened up about her past addiction as well as her recent time on I’m A Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

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CrossFit: popular workout regime may decrease need for prescription drugs – new research

Though CrossFit is often seen as a sport for the super fit, that shouldn’t put you off from trying it. CrossFit is designed to be accessible to everyone, with scalable workouts suited for all ages and abilities, embodying its principle that the needs of elite athletes and beginners differ only…

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Learn About Medicare Advantage Plan Updates for 2025

Medicare Advantage plans are evolving, and 2025 is shaping up to bring significant improvements and opportunities for enrollees. But what exactly is changing? What updates should you know about to make informed decisions regarding your healthcare? ...

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Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring

A Louisiana-based rapper pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar Utah home

The Independent UK

President Biden And Sen. Sanders To Promote Lower Drug Costs

President Biden and Sen. Sanders to visit New Hampshire to advocate for reducing prescription drug costs, highlighting their shared commitment to tackling ...

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You Could Pay Only $2 for These Drugs Soon Under Medicare

Those enrolled in Medicare could soon pay just $2 for these prescription drugs.

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Harris vs Trump on Medicare Drug Price Negotiations: Fact Check

A fact check of what the Trump and Biden-Harris administrations did around Medicare drug price negotiations.

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The pharmacy benefit management sector just might be set for a VC-backed shakeup, says Rightway CEO and cofounder Jordan Feldman

In 2023, about 80% of all prescription drug claims in the U.S. were processed by only three companies. VC-backed Rightway CEO and cofounder Jordan Feldman says there’s an opportunity for disruption.

International Business Times

FTC Sues 'Middlemen' For Inflating Insulin Drug Prices

The suit accuses the "Big Three" of steering diabetes patients toward high-priced insulin to benefit their bottom lines

Fortune

How Medicare could change under a Trump or Harris presidency

Which candidate wins in November could have a major impact on Medicare and its beneficiaries.

Fortune

Big Tech wants to keep stealing patents—so it’s going to war with Big Pharma

Big Tech is trying to discredit the PREVAIL Act by arguing that it'll lead to higher prescription drug costs. But new data debunks this myth.

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Kamala Harris Proposes Expanding Prescription Drug Cost Caps

Vice President Kamala Harris unveils a comprehensive healthcare plan to reduce prescription drug costs for all Americans, including capping out-of-pocket e...

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Rapper NBA Youngboy to plead guilty to Louisiana gun charge

Rapper NBA YoungBoy has agreed to plead guilty to a federal weapons charge once the case is transferred from Louisiana to Utah, where he faces unrelated charges accusing him of running a prescription drug fraud ring

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Kamala Harris Proposes Expanding Prescription Drug Cost Caps

Kamala Harris and Biden administration's efforts to lower prescription drug costs and extend cost caps for insulin and prescription drugs to all Americans.

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Biden administration’s negotiated price cuts for 10 common prescription drugs likely to save Medicare billions, beginning in 2026

The Biden administration announced on Aug. 16, 2024, the reduced prices of the first 10 drugs it has negotiated with pharmaceutical companies over their Medicare prices.

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Kamala Harris rolls out economic agenda

Harris will also push a ban on grocery price-gouging and limits on prescription drug costs

The Independent UK

Kamala Harris to unveil economic plan to ban price gouging on groceries and build three million new homes

Kamala Harris will give her first major policy speech focusing on the economy today in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a focus on grocery inflation, housing and slashing prescription drug costs

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Vice President Harris Unveils Plan To Lower Housing Costs

Vice President Kamala Harris unveils a comprehensive plan to reduce housing costs, lower grocery prices, and address high prescription drug costs.

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