Teen Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise

Teen prescription drug abuse on the rise – Teen prescription drug abuse on the rise.

Courts OK discounted subsidies for branded prescription drugs

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In recent months, two federal courts have dismissed lawsuits alleging that branded drug manufacturers' discounted subsidies—coverage of co-payments—for branded drugs violate federal racketeering and commercial bribery laws. The two cases are among …
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Release of prescription drug database records raises privacy concerns

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The drug monitoring database launched in 2011 and is intended to combat abuse by monitoring how often individuals are turning in prescriptions for pain killers, anxiety medication and other commonly abused prescription drugs. (Story is continued below …
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Walgreens to pay M to settle prescription–drug violations in Colorado …

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In a response, Walgreens issued a statement saying it was "fully committed to doing our part to prevent prescription drug abuse." The Deerfield, Ill.-based company said it has "identified specific compliance measures — many of which Walgreens has …
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