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Drug cards saving money Since it began in 2010, the Bolivar County Prescription Drug Discount Program has proven to be a success. According to County Administrator Will Hooker, as of last month, the program has saved residents over $72,097.78 on 2,678 prescription medications. www.bolivarcom.com
Unwanted prescriptions can be dropped off during DEA "take-back day" Brighton, Denver, Aurora and Thornton are among the cities nationwide joining the Drug Enforcement Administration to gather unwanted or leftover prescriptions again this Saturday. www.denverpost.com
EU trade agreement could boost drug prices Seniors already struggle to pay for prescriptions on a fixed budget and a free-trade agreement between Canada and the EU could make it worse www.burnabynewsleader.com
Free discount card cuts prescription drug costs for Cass’ uninsured, underinsured More people are making use of the TWRx Prescription Drug Discount cards that are available free to Cass County residents, Health, Human and Veterans Services (HHVS) Director Reno Wells told the county board May 15 at Remer. www.walkermn.com
Compare Health Insurance Offers Free Prescription Drug Research On Official Medicare Site Seniors able to get Prescription Drug research on official Medicare site.San Diego, CA (PRWEB) May 08, 2012 Compare Health Insurance announces a new service for San Diego residents. Effective immediately Compare Health Insurance will research all prescriptions on the official Medicare site for any San Diego senior 65 or older at no charge.Owner and President, John Weiss, says "Our agency is ... news.yahoo.com
Dover unveils new prescription card that gives residents a discount at drugstore The city of Dover is now providing free prescription drug cards that give residents discounts on their medications through a financial partnership with United Networks of America. www.doverpost.com
Doctor craved ‘euphoric’ drug BORDER surgeon Roland Von Marburg has been disciplined by the NSW Medical Tribunal after it was found he self-medicated with pethidine. www.bordermail.com.au
Tennessee can't get grip on pill problem In spite of efforts to crack down on the state’s prescription drug abuse epidemic, a new report shows nearly 18 million prescriptions for controlled substances such as OxyContin and hydrocodone were dispensed in Tennessee last year — a 23 percent increase from the previous year. www.timesfreepress.com
Jacksonville to 'take back' drugs On Oct. 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the Jacksonville Police Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration will give the public another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs. Bring medications for disposal to the Jacksonville Police Department at 1412 W. Main St. The service is free and ... www.sherwoodvoice.com
Those struggling to pay for prescriptions have options There is help out there for many New Hampshire patients struggling to pay for prescription medications. But you may have to jump through some hoops to find the right one for your situation. www.unionleader.com
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