Maryland lawmakers want limits on pricey prescriptions, say health care system is ‘failing us’
For most of her life, Erica Miller suffered from a medical condition she didn’t know she had. When she finally got a diagnosis and treatment, the cost of her medication varied wildly month-to-month ...
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Health Insurers’ “$0 Copay” Drug Assistance Scam
Drugmakers offer “copay assistance programs” to help people afford expensive medicines. But health insurers are milking these ...
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Man dies after inhaler cost jumps $500; family sues Walgreens, Optum Rx
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging that their son died because he ...
Wisconsin man dies after inhaler cost jumps $500, according to family's lawsuit
A young Wisconsin man died from an asthma attack after the price of his inhaler skyrocketed nearly $500, according to a ...
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Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act’s Impact on Prescription Drug Costs
The root of the U.S.’s high prescription drug prices lies in its unique system, which allows pharmaceutical manufacturers to ...
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About half of Americans approve of using weight-loss drugs to treat obesity, a poll finds
The AP-NORC survey shows about half of U.S. adults believe it is a good thing for adults to use Ozempic, Wegovy and similar ...
Here's why researchers think most people stop taking weight loss drugs within a year
Nearly 2 in 3 people without diabetes quit popular weight loss drugs such as Ozempic or Victoza within one year, according to ...
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Medical bills and health care costs are too pricey for most Americans [column]
Imagine breaking your ankle but not being able to get the right amount of emergency care due to the cost. That doesn’t sound ...
How South Florida patients are fighting for access to drugs like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro
CBS News Miami investigates the financial hurdles surrounding these medications and explores alternatives that may offer a ...