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At one time, Rite Aid had abt 5,000 stores, and soon they will be down to ZERO! Walgreens 10-15yrs ago was worth 100 billion dollars, and now there are rumors that they are selling the entire chain to a private equity firm. Years ago Walgreens had ~ 11,000 stores, and now they are down to […]
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This is another situation with the DOJ making ALLEGATIONS, and the settlement amount is based on Walgreens’ ability to pay. Maybe because all these ALLEGATIONS and settlements with DOJ and the PBMs’ low-balling reimbursements, Walgreens is most likely on the verge of declaring bankruptcy. 10-15 yrs ago Walgreens’ stock was worth ~100 billion, but they […]
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What Medicaid Cuts Mean for Chronic Pain Untreated childhood pain follows to adulthood https://www.medpagetoday.com/opinion/second-opinions/115803 As pediatric pain psychologists, we often wish we had a magic wand that could wave away the suffering that children and their families bring into our offices. However, we know that good pain management for kids isn’t magic. It’s science. And […]
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The article below is just the first page of a 5-page article, and the hyperlink below will bring up the entire article 2011.12 InterRights Bulletin Article_only
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Overview of Vertex’s New Acute Pain Medication: Journavx (Suzetrigine) Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ Journavx (suzetrigine) is a newly FDA-approved, first-in-class, non-opioid oral medication for moderate-to-severe acute pain, such as that experienced after surgery or injury1231014. It represents the first new class of acute pain therapy in over 20 years and has generated significant interest among clinicians and […]
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Does anyone other than me care that AARP endorses UnitedHealth as its primary company that offers various health insurance to its members? Here is a video of Senator Eliz Warren at a Senate committee hearing last year, appearing to “rip” the President of UnitedHealth over their policies. https://www.pharmaciststeve.com/warren-blasts-united-health-ceo-for-monopolistic-practices-that-harm-patients/ Now, this article that is coming out […]
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RFK Jr. Releases Much-Anticipated MAHA Report https://www.medpagetoday.com/publichealthpolicy/washington-watch/115723 Report raises concerns about vaccines, foods, and prescription drugs A government report released on Thursday covering wide swaths of American health and wellness reflects some of the most contentious views on vaccines, the nation’s food supply, pesticides, and prescription drugs held by HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. […]
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