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FDA announces enhanced warnings for immediate-release opioid pain medications related to risks of misuse, abuse
March 25, 2016

In a continuing effort to educate prescribers and patients about the potential risks related to opioid use, the U.S. Food...


Georgetown Co. providing 2nd location for safe disposal of unwanted medications
March 23, 2016

(Litchfield Beach, SC) — CVS/pharmacy is teaming up with The Partnership at Drugfree.org to create an innovative community...


Tips For Treating Seasonal Allergies With Multiple Medications | Wisconsin Public Radio
March 19, 2016

As temperatures warm up and spring arrives, so does allergy season.For those who are on multiple medications for easing...


Blumenthal calls on VA to stop wasteful spending on expensive, excessive medications
March 18, 2016

Washington, DC, (WTNH) — Senator Richard Blumenthal, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs,...


Specialty medications drive 5.2% increase in drug spending: 6 findings
March 17, 2016

Spending on prescription drugs in the U.S. increased 5.2 percent in 2015, roughly half the increase seen in 2014, according...


Home Instead promoting medication safety | Local News | beatricedailysun.com
March 16, 2016

According to the Home Instead Senior Care network, nearly one-fifth of seniors taking five or more prescription medications...


Consumers Must Take Precautions In Buying Medications, Says Fomca
March 16, 2016

Fomca urges consumers to take precautions in buying medications, especially when buying online. - FilepicKUALA LUMPUR: The Federation...


ADHD Medications May Harm Bone Health in Children, Study Finds
March 15, 2016

Children on ADHD medications show “real and nontrivial” differences in bone health compared to children not on ADHD medications,...


High-price medications force many rare cancer sufferers to go without
March 13, 2016

But the last resort, trying medications not listed on the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefit Scheme, could cost between $...


Patients self-reporting ‘allergies’ receive antibiotic, analgesic medications
March 11, 2016

LOS ANGELES — Antibiotic or analgesic medications are prescribed for a majority of self-reported “allergy”...