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Mar 17

Study finds dramatic increase in painkiller prescriptions for ER patients

By Margaret Myers

Researchers at George Washington University have found a significant increase in prescriptions for opioidsopioid analgesics, such as Percocet, Vicodin, oxycodone and Dilaudid, despite only a modest increase in visits for painful conditions.

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Nov 02

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Generic drugs don’t necessarily mean low prices

NewsHour Weekend's Megan Thompson reports on the surprising disparity in pricing for generic drugs. Generics, generally thought to be cheap, can actually vary widely in price from pharmacy to pharmacy, causing some to skip medications altogether.

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Oct 31

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For Some Patients, Drug Shortage Creates Life-and-Death Situation

Concerns Rise Over Shortages of Prescription Drugs…

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Aug 29

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Drug Hoarders, Manufacturing Cuts Exacerbate Shortage of Key Medications

Drug Shortages Force Tough Choices for Patients, Doctors…

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Aug 29

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Emergency Departments Struggle With Growing Drug Shortages

Headline: Emergency Departments Struggle With Growing Drug Shortages…

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Apr 03

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New Analysis Shows Hormone Therapy Safe for Younger Women

Hormone therapy is safe for younger women to use in treating menopause symptoms, a new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests. NewsHour health correspondent Susan Dentzer details the report's findings.

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Sep 21

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Wal-Mart to Test Discount Generic Drug Program

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Wal-Mart Stores Inc. said Thursday it plans to begin selling nearly 300 generic prescription drugs for a sharply discounted rate of $4 for a month's supply.

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Dec 04

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Higher Drug Co-Pays Keep Some Patients From Filling Prescriptions

Health insurance plans that discourage people from using more expensive drugs by charging higher co-payments for filling those prescriptions may cause some people to stop taking important medications, according to a new report.

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