March 21, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
A new safe way to dispose of unused prescription medication has been launched locally.
On Wednesday, Alexandria Police Chief Rick Wyffels unveiled the department’s new prescription drop box. Continue Reading
January 24, 2013 in Alexandria Echo Press
Locally, there’s an increase in heroin use.
“We have a big problem that we see on the horizon and we need to get [information] out there as quickly as possible,” Douglas County Attorney Chad Larson told the Echo Press on Tuesday. “We can’t ignore it.” Continue Reading
December 18, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press
The Coast2Coast prescription drug savings program has continued to increase in popularity since implementation this fall.
At the December 11 county commissioner’s meeting County Auditor/Treasurer Char Rosenow said that the county received its second royalty check, $102.50, for participation in the program. Continue Reading
September 28, 2012 in The Daily Republic
Seniors and people with disabilities in South Dakota have saved $13.074 million on prescription drugs since the federal Affordable Care Act was enacted, according to the Department of Health and Human Services.
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August 25, 2012 in The Daily Republic
As a result of the Affordable Care Act the health care law enacted in 2010 seniors and people with disabilities in South Dakota have saved $12.3 million on prescription drugs since the law was enacted, Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius said this week in a news release.
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July 27, 2012 in The Daily Republic
McKesson to pay $151M to 29 states as settlement for drug-pricing suit.
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June 5, 2012 in The Osakis Review
The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has endorsed Coast2Coast for a countywide health discount program. Commissioner Paul C. Anderson reported that discount cards will be mailed out to households in Douglas County. Continue Reading
May 31, 2012 in Alexandria Echo Press
The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC) has endorsed Coast2Coast for a countywide health discount program. Commissioner Paul C. Anderson reported that discount cards will be mailed out to households in Douglas County. Continue Reading
April 26, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
After this year, it looks like the testing supplies will be transferred to mail-order businesses, leaving only the low- to negative-margin nebulizer solutions available to local pharmacies.
We therefore are contemplating discontinuing all Medicare Part B billing after this year. Continue Reading
February 17, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
Some doctors in the Twin Cities are concerned that a growing number of young adults seem to be faking attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in order to obtain the prescription stimulant Adderall. Continue Reading
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