PBS
How The Prescription Drug Supply Chain Is Killing Local Pharmacies
The supply chain that brings pharmaceutical drugs from the factory to the pharmacy is long, complex and unclear. Congress and several state legislatures have proposed or enacted laws to bring more transparency and curb soaring drug...
SciShow
The Reason Prescription Drugs Will Never Be Developed Fast!
It can potentially take decades for medications to reach pharmacy shelves, but why? We take a deep dive into the creation of a cancer treatment to explain the process.
Curated Video
Plants and Medicine
Discover how artichokes, garlic and poppies play important roles in medicine, pain management and the treatment of disease. Biology - Plants - Learning Points. The medicinal properties of plants have saved countless lives. Over half of...
Healthcare Triage
Painful Truths the U.S. Can Learn from Global Healthcare
The American healthcare debate is often a pendulum swinging between two extremes: maintaining the status quo and adopting a single-payer system. But what if we're asking the wrong questions? What if the answers lie not in the extremes...
PBS
Why Are Prescription Drugs SO Expensive?
Why are prescription drugs so expensive in the United States? Why does the same medication cost significantly less in other countries around the world? Today Danielle examines the history of pharmaceutical regulation in America and how...
PBS
Should You Buy Drugs Abroad? (feat. @pbsvitals )
Prescription drugs cost way more in America than most other countries... but is it wise (or safe) to buy them abroad?
The Wall Street Journal
Policy And Politics
Everyone has a stake in bringing health-care costs to heel. In what direction is the government's efforts trending?
The Wall Street Journal
An Rx for Health Care: Part I
It's already part of presidential campaign slogans: "Medicare for all." But how exactly would that work?
The Wall Street Journal
The Democratic Agenda
The House of Representatives has a new majority party, and a new agenda. Here's where business and the House may find common purpose.
Healthcare Triage
Deprescribing: Sometimes Taking Fewer Medication is Better
Prescription drugs are pretty awesome. They improve lives all the time. But it is possible to take too many. Over time, as patients are prescribed more an more ongoing medications, it's a good idea to sometimes step back, evaluate, and...
Mazz Media
Let's Talk About: What You Need To Know About Drugs
This program introduces young learners to the types, and differences between legal and illegal drugs. Students will learn that legal drugs, such as medicines are used to ease the symptoms of sickness, cure diseases, prevent and control...
Curated Video
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)
Curated Video
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)
Curated Video
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.
Bloomberg
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."
Curated Video
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...
Curated Video
The investigation continues into what killed actor Heath Ledger, found dead in his New York apartment on Tuesday. As AP correspondent Bonny Ghosh reports, prescription drugs were found in the apartment, but an initial autopsy was unable to determine the exact cause of death
HEADLINE: Prescription drugs found in Ledger's apartment
CAPTION: The investigation continues into what killed actor Heath Ledger, found dead in his New York apartment on Tuesday. As AP correspondent Bonny Ghosh reports, prescription...
Curated Video
AP investigation - water supplies contaminated with drugs
Lake Mead, Nevada - November 2007
1. Mid view of outboard motor on boat on Lake Mead
2. Mid view of hydrologist piloting boat
3. Wide view of Hoover Dam
4. SOUNDBITE (English) Chuck Fisher, Hydrologist:
"It's a pretty important...
Curated Video
USA: OVER THE COUNTER & PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
English/Nat
Dozens of well known over-the-counter cold medicines and diet drugs may soon be available only on prescription.
A panel of scientific experts in the U-S said on Friday that one of the ingredients, phenylpropanolamine, or...
Curated Video
At least 21 accused of selling medicine on Craigslist advertisement website
New York City - 11 October 2012
1. Various of internet screen shot of a Craigslist page with advertisements from people buying and selling drugs, including the sale of vicodin
2. Various set up shots of Bridget Brennan, Special...
The Recount
Johnson & Johnson to Split Into 2 Public Companies
Health care conglomerate J&J has announced plans to split into two publicly traded companies — separating its consumer products business from its pharmaceutical and medical device operations. It’s the biggest shake-up in the company’s...
Curated Video
Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey says there were no signs of foul play or trauma to Michael Jackson's body. He also says Jackson was taking some unspecified prescription medications
HEADLINE: Coroner: Cause of Jackson death deferred
CAPTION: Los Angeles County coroner's spokesman Craig Harvey says there were no signs of foul play or trauma to Michael Jackson's body. He also says Jackson was taking some unspecified...
Curated Video
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is studying the popular Music and Memory program to see if music, which helps improve the mood of Alzheimer's patients, can also reduce the use of prescription drugs for those suffering from dementia. (Oct. 30)
(Nats singing)
SOUNDBITE (English): Barb Knutson, daughter of Mike Knutson.
"We feel as though we have been blessed with this whole new experience with dad. We are able to connect in a completely different way, in a very genuine...