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pharmaceutical
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Chicago panel explores the world of drug pricing
A blockbuster hepatitis C drug costs $84,000, straining state budgets. Martin Shkreli acquires the rights to a generic and raises…
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Senators push CMS on containing prescription drug costs
In an effort to help consumers get a better handle on drug prices, five U.S. senators — all Democrats —…
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Covering the growing, underreported problem of elder substance abuse [Updated Nov. 16]
[See update below.] What comes to mind when you think about a substance abuser? Is it this? Or this? What…
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Communicating drug risks in pharma marketing: A new FDA challenge
Many American consumers may not realize this, but only New Zealand and the United States are the only countries with strong pharmaceutical regulations…
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Report says generic drugs are a Wild West of pricing
New research finds that changing retail prices for generic drugs could hit some consumers hard, while others may benefit from…
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Use caution with new data on doctor payments from drug, device companies
This article originally appeared on ProPublica’s website. The government’s new website on drug and device company ties to doctors will be…
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Drug companies aim to sway docs through classes
Doctors around the country are required to obtain continuing education credits throughout the course of their career. John Fauber and…