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FDA approves Zepbound: First prescription medication for obstructive sleep apnea in adults
2 days, 15 hours ago

FDA approves Zepbound: First prescription medication for obstructive sleep apnea in adults

India Today  

The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first prescription medicine for adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea : the weight-loss drug Zepbound. Zepbound may help adults with moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea and obesity improve their sleep disorder. “This is a major step forward for patients with obstructive sleep apnea,” Dr. Sally Seymour, director of the FDA’s Division of …

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How To Order Medicines Online?
2 days, 21 hours ago

How To Order Medicines Online?

ABP News  

New Delhi, December 20: In today’s digital era, buying medicines online has become a convenient and time-saving option. Whether it is prescription or over-the-counter drugs, ordering medicines online tends to be easier, especially for those with chronic conditions or mobility issues. Benefits of Online Medicine Shopping Before diving into how to order medicines online, let’s explore why online medicine platforms …

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Justice Department files complaint against CVS for ‘unlawful’ sale of prescription opioids
4 days, 15 hours ago

Justice Department files complaint against CVS for ‘unlawful’ sale of prescription opioids

LA Times  

The Justice Department has filed a civil complaint alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled unlawful opioid prescriptions. The Justice Department unsealed a civil complaint Wednesday alleging CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries filled “unlawful” prescriptions in violation of the federal Controlled Substances Act. CVS also allegedly filled large quantities of prescriptions for controlled substances written by prescribers it …

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New bills in Congress aim to curb prescription drug prices
1 week, 1 day ago

New bills in Congress aim to curb prescription drug prices

NPR  

New bills in Congress aim to curb prescription drug prices AYESHA RASCOE, HOST: In the final weeks of Congress, lawmakers in Washington are hoping to curb the power of pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs. JAPSEN: Basically, CVS says, hey, if we have more leverage and we own the health insurance company and we own the PBM and we also can …

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Top doctors' prescription for Varun Dhawan's mother: Pranayam, balloons
1 week, 2 days ago

Top doctors' prescription for Varun Dhawan's mother: Pranayam, balloons

India Today  

Actor Varun Dhawan participated in a discussion with top cardiologist Dr Naresh Trehan and liver specialist Dr SK Sarin, during the Agenda Aaj Tak 2024 event. "Whenever the weather changes in Mumbai, it troubles me that she has to take medicine every time," he told Dr Trehan. Responding to Varun’s concerns, Dr Trehan highlighted the importance of simple yet consistent …

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Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces ‘indefinite’ ban on puberty blockers for children
1 week, 5 days ago

Health Secretary Wes Streeting announces ‘indefinite’ ban on puberty blockers for children

The Independent  

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Streeting announced an indefinite ban on the prescription of puberty blockers to children after …

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'No data' on action against doctors who failed to prescribe generic drugs legibly: Centre to Parliament
1 week, 6 days ago

'No data' on action against doctors who failed to prescribe generic drugs legibly: Centre to Parliament

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: The Union government said on Tuesday it has no data on disciplinary actions taken against registered medical practitioners who failed to prescribe drugs with generic names legibly or ensure rational use of drugs. In a written response, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel said, “No data related to the number of disciplinary proceedings and …

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Can CrossFit help people with long-term health conditions?
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Can CrossFit help people with long-term health conditions?

Firstpost  

A study in the UK of around 1,200 people found that CrossFit helped many suffering issues like chronic pain manage their symptoms. But if that’s not enough to convince you, our latest study suggests CrossFit’s benefits for physical health may even potentially reduce the need to use prescription drugs in people living with long-term conditions. We found that 54 per …

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Yoga in a pill? Groundbreaking research might bring about prescription calmness
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Yoga in a pill? Groundbreaking research might bring about prescription calmness

LA Times  

A pill that provides the benefits of breathing and instant relaxation that could soothe such an anxiety attack is at the center of groundbreaking research. Scientists some day hope to create such a tablet they’re already calling the “yoga pill.” Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. Scientists may have discovered a pathway to such a solution, which …

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Navigating the maze of government assistance for an adult child
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Navigating the maze of government assistance for an adult child

LA Times  

For parents of an adult child who is in need of long-term mental health care, navigating the maze of federal assistance programs can be daunting. Dear Liz: In the past, you’ve discussed the pros and cons of Medicare Advantage plans versus original Medicare. There is one more point I think you need to tell readers, and that is the high …

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How A Recent Supreme Court Decision May Have Already Hamstrung RFK Jr.'s Big Plans
3 weeks, 2 days ago

How A Recent Supreme Court Decision May Have Already Hamstrung RFK Jr.'s Big Plans

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING As public health advocates and politicians who support vaccines and other long-standing public health interventions face the possibility of conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leading the Department of Health and Human Services, they may find an unlikely source of assistance to block some of Kennedy’s most unsupported ideas: the Supreme Court. But with the case Loper …

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I'm a pharmacist... here's 4 common drugs I'm scared to prescribe
3 weeks, 4 days ago

I'm a pharmacist... here's 4 common drugs I'm scared to prescribe

Daily Mail  

A pharmacist is warning of little-known dangerous side effects in common drugs — after a widely-prescribed asthma medication was found to cause suicidal thoughts. You will feel that later on when you get sick and there are no antibiotics that would work for you.’ CHANTIX - DEPRESSION AND SUICIDES Chantix for smoking cessation requires careful review of a patient's medical …

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NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty to role in Utah prescription fraud ring, avoids jail time
1 month ago

NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty to role in Utah prescription fraud ring, avoids jail time

LA Times  

NBA YoungBoy, real name Kentrell Gaulden, dodged jail time after he pleaded guilty to multiple charges tied to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud scheme in Utah. Rap star NBA YoungBoy will not face jail time for his role in a months-long fraud scheme to illegally obtain prescription drugs from several Utah pharmacies. The 25-year-old rapper entered a …

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Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring
1 month ago

Rapper NBA YoungBoy pleads guilty in Utah prescription drug fraud ring

Associated Press  

LOGAN, Utah — A Louisiana-based rap artist pleaded guilty Monday to his role in a large-scale prescription drug fraud ring that operated out of his multimillion-dollar home in Utah. Rapper NBA YoungBoy, whose real name is Kentrell Gaulden, walked into a courtroom in Logan, Utah, with his head hung low as he entered the plea for his part in the …

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What’s New in Medicare
1 month, 1 week ago

What’s New in Medicare

LA Times  

If you’re enrolled in Medicare and wondering if your current coverage is appropriate to your future needs, now is the time to consider modifying your plan or switching to another. Some Premiums Should Decrease Some Medicare beneficiaries, notably those prescribed costly brand-name medications, will start saving money on health costs next year due to the new $2,000 out-of-pocket drug cap …

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A prescription for speed: How e-pharmacies aim to transform medicine delivery
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A prescription for speed: How e-pharmacies aim to transform medicine delivery

Live Mint  

India's quick commerce revolution that swept up groceries to gadgets and posed a stiff challenge to retail chains and kirana shops in barely three years is now lapping at a new frontier: Medicine delivery. Tata 1mg, PharmEasy, and Apollo 24/7 are piloting ultra-fast medicine delivery services, according to key executives at these firms. “We have launched a new proposition of …

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Is Niva Bupa’s IPO the right prescription for growth?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is Niva Bupa’s IPO the right prescription for growth?

Live Mint  

Niva Bupa Health Insurance is poised to debut in the public market with its upcoming ₹2,200 crore initial public offering. As this segment of retail health insurance continues to grow, Niva Bupa is well-positioned to take advantage of the increasing demand for health insurance products. Moreover, Niva Bupa's 9.8% share of the retail health market is smaller compared to its …

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California finalizes $122 million opioid settlement with grocery giant Kroger
1 month, 2 weeks ago

California finalizes $122 million opioid settlement with grocery giant Kroger

LA Times  

California will receive $122 million in a settlement agreement with Kroger, the grocery chain and parent company of Ralphs, to resolve lawsuits over its alleged role in the opioid crisis and how its pharmacies dispensed prescription painkillers to customers. The settlement agreement calls for the company to pay $1.2 billion to state and local governments and $36 million to Native …

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Walmart to deliver prescription medications in as little as 30 minutes
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Walmart to deliver prescription medications in as little as 30 minutes

Daily Mail  

Walmart will start offering same-day prescription drug deliveries in an attempt to rival Amazon and struggling pharmacies. The retail behemoth's foray into the prescription delivery space follows Amazon's announcement a few weeks ago about its plans to launch pharmacies with same-day delivery services in 20 new US cities in 2025. This move also builds on Walmart's earlier initiatives to mail …

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Maryland Lawmakers Approve Plan to Cap Prescription Drug Prices
2 months ago

Maryland Lawmakers Approve Plan to Cap Prescription Drug Prices

Associated Press  

Maryland lawmakers have approved a plan to enable a state board to cap the price that state and local governments pay for certain high-cost prescription drugs. The board, which is an independent agency with five members, is responsible for implementing cost-saving measures for prescription drugs. The plan applies to drugs purchased for employees in state and local governments and aims …

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Seven Arrested for Peddling Prescription Drugs Sourced from Kerala
2 months ago

Seven Arrested for Peddling Prescription Drugs Sourced from Kerala

The Hindu  

Seven persons have been arrested in Coimbatore for peddling prescription drugs sourced from Kerala. The arrested have been identified as J. Newton, 27, of Devarayapuram, K. Ramesh, 25, P. Soundarraj, 26, and K. Ragul, 24, of Chettipalayam near Perur, Mohammed Anas, 30, of Vincent Road at Ukkadam, G. Ramprasath, 36, of Chokkampudur and B. Sudarsanan of Mannarkkad in Palakkad district, …

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Millions to Get Free Birth Control and Condoms Under New White House Rule
2 months ago

Millions to Get Free Birth Control and Condoms Under New White House Rule

Associated Press  

Millions of people with private health insurance will be able to get free birth control and condoms under a new rule proposed by the White House. The rule would allow people on private health insurance to pick up over-the-counter methods like condoms, birth control pills, or “morning after” pills from local storefronts without a prescription.

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Dubai: US Navy veteran faces years in prison for travelling with his prescription medication
2 months, 1 week ago

Dubai: US Navy veteran faces years in prison for travelling with his prescription medication

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A US Navy veteran faces three years in a Dubai prison after travelling to the UAE …

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Inside the pivotal Michigan race that could tip the balance of power in Washington
2 months, 1 week ago

Inside the pivotal Michigan race that could tip the balance of power in Washington

Raw Story  

With U.S. Rep. Dan Kildee announcing last year that he would not seek reelection in 2024, Michigan’s 8th Congressional District is at a critical juncture, as Democrats are seeking to retain control of the seat while Republicans look to flip a battleground district. “Everybody I know, either has a personal story or a story of someone close to them that’s …

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