Mo. bill would require prescriptions for Sudafed
Eds: Retransmitting to correct writethru sequence. UPDATES with 2008 figures on lab busts, testimony from hearing; CORRECTS spelling of ‘pseudoephedrine’ throughout.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A doctor’s visit and a prescription would be needed for many cold medicines under a Missouri bill aimed at targeting methamphetamine production.
Supporters say requiring a prescription for medicine containing Read the rest of this entry »
One in seven Americans under age 65 went without prescribed medicines in 2007 as drug costs spiraled upward in the United States, a nonprofit research group said on Thursday.
That figure is up substantially since 2003, when one in 10 people under 65 went without a prescription drug because they couldn’t afford it, according to the Center for Studying Health System Change in Washington, D.C.
The current figure may be even higher because of Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON — Many doctors may lose their ability to prescribe 24 popular narcotics as part of a new effort to reduce the deaths and injuries that result from these medicines’ inappropriate use, federal drug officials announced Monday.
A new control program will result in further restrictions on the prescribing, dispensing and distribution of extended-release opioids like OxyContin, fentanyl patches, methadone tablets and some morphine Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by: Citizen Location: Pike County, Ky.
on Feb 12, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Wake up guys! The most exspensive drugs sold on the street at this time is obtained by by patients going to dr’s as far off as Florida to get the scripts. Changing only Ky’s system is not going to change a lot.
Posted by: DR,S Location: PINEVILLE KY
on Feb 12, 2009 at 09:02 AM
Posted by: bridget on Feb 12, 2009 at 08:59 AM
It’s about time! How about stepping Read the rest of this entry »
WASHINGTON — Many doctors may lose their ability to prescribe 24 popular narcotics as part of a new effort to reduce the deaths and injuries that result from these medicines’ inappropriate use, federal drug officials announced Monday.
A new control program will result in further restrictions on the prescribing, dispensing and distribution of extended-release opioids like OxyContin, fentanyl patches, methadone tablets and some morphine Read the rest of this entry »