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Seniors brace for cuts to Illinois drug program
Joyce Pennington opened a letter from the state recently and got some unexpected news: At the end of this month, she will be dropped from an Illinois program that helps pay for prescription medications.
The 62-year-old Midlothian woman, who has severe...Tags: Medical Services, Health, Government Debt, Companies and Corporations, Government Health Care
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Save on pet medicines by shopping around
Pet owners: you can shop around for prescription medication for your companion animal.
As discussed in my story today, under Maryland regulations a vet must give you a written copy of any prescription he or she is willing to fill him- or herself.
It...Tags: Health, Health and Personal Care, Drugs and Medicines, Food and Drug Administration, Online Advertising
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Governor Snyder Signs Legislation To Combat Production Of Meth
FOX 17 Senior Web ProducerGovernor Rick Snyder signed legislation Friday stepping up the state's efforts to combat the production of illegal methamphetamine. Abuse of illegal meth is on the rise nationally and in Michigan because it can be made by distilling decongestant...Tags: Methamphetamine (drug), Health, Crimes, Government, Crime, Law and Justice
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Compare prescription prices: Consumer Website of the Week
Pricing for prescription drugs definitely isn't transparent.
Pharmacies don't post lists of the costs for the medicines they dispense, and they can differ widely, so if it can pay to shop around.
This is important to consider whether or not you're using...Tags: Health, Prescription Drugs, CVS Corp., Drugs and Medicines, Health and Personal Care
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CVS receives zoning recommendation for drive-through window at Plaza
TribLocal - Wilmette & Kenilworth » NewsWith the ailing Plaza del Lago needing a financial shot in the arm, a proposed pharmacy with a drive-through window has been given a positive …... -
Wilmette signs off on drive-through for CVS at Plaza del Lago
TribLocal - Wilmette & Kenilworth » NewsThe Wilmette Village Board has given a CVS pharmacy the zoning relief it had been seeking to open a new store with a drive-through in …... -
Prosecutor asked to investigate Maryland lawmaker
The state prosecutor has been asked to investigate whether a powerful Maryland lawmaker improperly used his campaign account for personal purchases and other expenses unrelated to his candidacy. The Maryland Board of Elections requested an...Tags: Lawyers, Morgan State University, Hotels and Accommodations, Local Elections, Justice System
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Learn to Use Cold Medicines Safely
American Association of Poison Control CentersCold and flu season is well under way, meaning most Americans are probably well-stocked with medicines aimed at alleviating some of the worst symptoms. For parents, it can be a frustrating time: Recent years have brought changes in recommendations for...Tags: Health, Acetaminophen (drug), Common Cold, Coughing, Health and Medical Professionals
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Online Pharmacies Tempting, But Beware
Of the thousands of online pharmacies operating within the United States, the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy recommends only 19 as legitimate sources for prescription medications.
The list of online pharmacies the association has received...Tags: Lawyers, Personal Data Collection, Health, Interior Policy, Crimes
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Obama: Healthcare costs must be cut
The Swampby Peter Nicholas President Obama suggested at a town hall event Wednesday night that one way to shave medical costs is to stop expensive and ultimately futile procedures performed on people who are about to die and don't stand to......Tags: Madelyn Dunham, Medical Services, Medical Specialization, Career and Workplace, Massachusetts
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Healthcare reform: 'Defining moment'
The Swampby Mark Silva Calling this "a defining moment'' in the nation's history, President Barack Obama today framed the debate over healthcare reform as a matter of rebuilding a strong, competitive economy. "If we don't act,'' Obama says, "if we let......Tags: United States, Wisconsin, Medical Services, Health, Pennsylvania
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Warren Buffett: 'Not off the bottom yet'
The Swampby Mark Silva "We have not come off the bottom yet,'' Warren Buffett says. Buffett, the multibillionaire oracle from Omaha and informal adviser to President Barack Obama, says the actions that the federal government is taking today raise the "probability'...Tags: United States, Heads of State, Values, Insurance, Government
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