Documentary Prescription Drugs Misuse, Abuse, Overdose

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More Adult Prescription–Drug Use Leads to Increased Poisonings in Kids

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A recent study published in the journal Pediatrics shows that the rise in prescription-medication use among U.S. adults has led to more poisonings among children — despite efforts to prevent that outcome. The phenomenon is so concerning that …
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Medicare Spends Too Much On Brand-Name Drugs

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The authors explained, as background information, that the VA and Medicare Part D use different approaches to managing prescription drug benefits – with huge differences in their drug spending. While the VA administers its own benefit using a national …
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