News Archive for 07/2008
Why do prescription drugs cost so much?
First of all, we should understand what it takes to get a drug into the hands of consumers…..
One way that pharmaceutical companies attempt to cover the costs of research and development and earn a profit is to advertise their products…..
Another thing to keep in mind when discussing the sometimes high cost of prescription drugs is the benefit they provide to an individual…..
August 2008 Drug News
Here is what is in the August 2008 Drug News:
- House Report: Medicare Part D A Boon For Drug Companies
- Counterfeit Drugs Proliferate on Internet
- DEA: Majority Of Drug Websites Do Not Require Proper Prescriptions
- Doctors To Get Bonuses From CMS For E-Prescribing
- Cholesterol Drugs Now Recommended For Children
Medication Therapy Management, more commonly known as MTM
MTM is a fairly new service offered by your pharmacist to help you keep track of all the medications you’re taking, helping to ensure that you are receiving maximum benefit from them. You may be wondering what possible benefit MTM has for you. In fact, there are many…..