Disparity in Generic Drug Prices Is a Bitter Pill to Swallow

Disparity in generic drug prices is a bitter pill to swallow

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Generic prescription drugs have to meet exacting standards for ingredients and quality, which you'd think would make them uniformly priced at pharmacies. But that, of course, isn't the case. Generic drug prices can be all over the map, depending on …
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A Delay In Relief From Copays For Costly Drugs

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The Affordable Care Act sets annual limits on the amount that people will owe out of pocket for prescription drugs starting in 2014. But sick people in some plans won't get relief until the following year because the federal government is giving some …
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6 sex supplements contain hidden drugs, FDA warns

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All of the products were found to contain the drug sildenafil (sold under the brand name Viagra), and one was found to contain tadalafil (brand name Cialis). Sildenafil and tadalafil are prescription drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction. Sex …
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