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Amazon to Deliver Medication by Drone in Texas
Amazon has started delivering medications by drone in Texas and the limited test involves certain prescription medications which will arrive in less than an hour at no extra cost at the moment.
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Covering cost of prescriptions can lower health-care costs, research suggests
A newly published study in Ontario suggests Canada’s health-care system could actually lower overall spending by making patients’ medications free. Researchers say providing free prescription drugs reduces the need for costly...
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B.C. to limit Ozempic sales as demand soars
British Columbia plans to restrict how much Ozempic can be sold to people outside Canada to prevent a shortage from happening as demand for the diabetes drug soars amid weight loss claims.
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Amazon Offering Prescription Service for Prime Members
Amazon Offering Prescription Service for Prime Members
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Sen. Cory Booker Bullish on ‘Historic’ Inflation Reduction Act
In part two of a Cheddar News interview, Sen. Cory Booker gives his take on front-burner issues such as SCOTUS term limits and now the Inflation Reduction Act, which he says “is going to be one of the most historic bills in American...
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Alto Pharmacy Raises $200 Million to Disrupt Retail Pharmacy Market
Healthtech startup Alto Pharmacy announced in January it raised $200 million in a Series E round led by Softbank Vision Fund. Alto operates a digital pharmacy that offers services from hand-delivering medications for free, to offering...
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Curaleaf CEO Expects to Shatter $1B Annual Revenue as More States Legalize Cannabis
Cannabis giant Curaleaf has announced that it has reached the $1 billion mark in annual sales but as more states legalize, the company expects that number to surge. CEO Joe Bayern joined Cheddar to discuss the success of the industry,...
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Gilead Science Turns Down AstraZeneca's $232 Billion Offer
Gilead Science reportedly turned down an offer of a merger with AstraZeneca worth $232 billion. AstraZeneca is the UK's largest drugmaker.
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Alberta seniors face rising drug prescription costs
The province is raising out-of-pocket prescription costs for seniors and Albertans under non-group coverage by $10. According to the government, the hike is necessary to keep pace with a seven per cent annual increase in funding for...
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US begins collecting tariffs from 86 nations; China, EU increase tariffs on US goods
The U.S. has begun collecting additional tariffs from 86 countries, which is causing a major shake up in the global economy. (Scripps News)
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Martin O'Malley makes case for DNC chair as Democrats reel from election losses
Martin O'Malley is one of four candidates running to be the next chairman of the DNC. (Scripps News)
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Battling your prescription drug insurance denial
Facing health issues is stressful. Being denied by your insurance for crucial claims is added worry. Here's what to know about battling prescription drug insurance denial. (Scripps News)
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Biden administration finalizes new prescription drug prices for Medicare enrollees
After nearly six months of negotiations and several court rulings, Medicare and drugmakers agreed on new prices for 10 popular drugs, saving users $1.5 billion in out-of-pocket costs. (Scripps News)
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Blink Offers Prescription for Customers' Discount Drugs
Jan.04 -- Geoffrey Chaiken, chief executive officer at Blink Health, explains how his company lowers prescription medication prices and its new deal teaming with Eli Lilly to offer insulin to customers at up to a 40 percent discount. He...
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Cigna CEO Says Drug-Rebate Overhaul Won't Impact Company
Feb.01 -- Cigna CEO David Cordani talks about the impact of President Donald Trump's plan to lower drugs costs on his company. He speaks to Bloomberg's Ed Hammond.
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Trump lays out plan to reduce US prescription drug prices
President Donald Trump is launching what he says will be the "most sweeping action in history to lower the price of prescription drugs for the American people."
Trump outlined his administration's long-awaited plan in a...
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DEA Warning Public About Counterfeit Pills Laced With Fentanyl
The DEA says Mexican cartels are making "mass quantities" of counterfeit prescription drugs laced with fentanyl for distribution in North America.
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The Food and Drug Administration is warning patients about a potential mix-up between powerful prescription pain drugs and common over-the-counter medications made at a Novartis manufacturing plant.
HEADLINE: FDA: Novartis recall may also affect painkillers
CAPTION: The Food and Drug Administration is warning patients about a potential mix-up between powerful prescription pain drugs and common over-the-counter medications made at a...
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J&J 1Q Pharmaceutical Sales Help Overcome Pessimistic Forecast
Apr.16 -- Joseph Wolk, chief financial officer at Johnson & Johnson, discusses the company’s first-quarter results. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
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NEC's Deese on CPI, Labor Market, House Tax Plan
Sep.14 -- White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese discusses the August U.S. CPI report, labor market recovery, and the blueprint of tax proposals released by House Democrats on Monday. He speaks on "What'd You Miss?"
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The cost of prescription medicines used by millions of Americans every day is about to plummet. The next 15 months will bring generic versions of seven of the world's 20 best-selling drugs, including Lipitor and Plavix.
HEADLINE Windfall for consumers as drug patents expire
CAPTION: The cost of prescription medicines used by millions of Americans every day is about to plummet. The next 15 months will bring generic versions of seven of the world's 20...
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New York City announced 21 arrests Thursday of people selling prescription drugs online. The listings on Craigslist were blatant, often times making no attempt to hide the fact they were advertising illegal drug sales.
HEADLINE: NYC prosecutor: 21 arrests for online drug sales
CAPTION: New York City announced 21 arrests today of people selling prescription drugs online. The listings on Craigslist were blatant, often times making no attempt to hide the...
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Can Anything Big Get Done In Congress During Impeachment?
Congress is already very partisan, but the impeachment probe could make it even harder for lawmakers to pass major, bipartisan legislation.