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Nov
14

California law scares drug companies–because it might work to lower prices!

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According to the Boston Globe, drug companies are scared that a new California will actually work the way it’s supposed to–by lowering the cost of prescription drugs for uninsured people.

Posted by Daniela Nuñez on Tuesday, November 14th, 2006 in Medical Devices & Drugs, Uncategorized | No Comments »
Nov
09

Prescription drug discount initiative passes in Oregon!

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Good news! Measure 44, which will allow the uninsured in OR to receive discounts on their medications passed on Tuesday.

Posted by Liz on Thursday, November 9th, 2006 in Medical Devices & Drugs | 1 Comment »
Nov
09

Confused about Tuesday’s impact on your state?

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A friend of mine in Pennsylvania just asked me how to find out how some ballot initiatives did in her state and I told her about State Line.

Posted by Liz on Thursday, November 9th, 2006 in Uncategorized | No Comments »
Nov
06

Big Pharma makes out big time from Part D

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Drug companies have made huge profits off the Medicare prescription drug program, or Part D. You can expect Pfizer and others to have huge holiday parties this year…they’ll be breaking out the champagne while some seniors can expect a “donut hole” in their stockings.

Posted by Liz on Monday, November 6th, 2006 in Medical Devices & Drugs, Uncategorized | 5 Comments »
Nov
03

Med schools coaching students on how to handle drug reps effectively

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Some med schools now are starting up projects for their students to help them challenge drug company sales reps when they attempt to wine and dine docs.

Posted by Liz on Friday, November 3rd, 2006 in Medical Devices & Drugs, Uncategorized | 4 Comments »
Nov
02

Study says Medicare Part D premiums to jump 87%

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The Washington Post reported today on a new study suggesting premiums for Medicare prescription drug plans will rise by a whopping 87% next year. The report by Families USA, a national health consumer group, also says fewer states will have plans offering full coverage for most drugs needed by seniors.

Posted by Daniela Nuñez on Thursday, November 2nd, 2006 in Medical Devices & Drugs, Uncategorized | 10 Comments »
Nov
02

Congress has failed consumers

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With the election a few days away, check out how your lawmakers voted on important issues in the last few years. Just type in your zip code and we’ll give you a list of bills that Congress voted on and how YOUR Representatives voted on them..

Posted by Liz on Thursday, November 2nd, 2006 in Uncategorized | 5 Comments »
Nov
01

Drug companies give big money this election

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Reuters reports drug companies have spent at least $9 million to keep Republicans in control of Congress. Yesterday’s article quotes stock analysts talking about the risk to drug companies if Democrats take control of one or both houses of Congress:

Posted by Daniela Nuñez on Wednesday, November 1st, 2006 in Medical Devices & Drugs | 11 Comments »
Oct
31

Halloween trick? FDA approves anti-wrinkle shots made with plexiglas

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No, no Halloween scares here folks…the FDA did just approve ArteFill, an injectable product made from cow hides and tiny plexiglas beads, used to permanently fill wrinkles.

Posted by Liz on Tuesday, October 31st, 2006 in Medical Devices & Drugs | 31 Comments »
Oct
30

Survey finds close ties between drug companies and patient groups

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The New Scientist’s recent survey describes how some patient groups get substantial funding from drug companies.

Posted by Daniela Nuñez on Monday, October 30th, 2006 in Medical Devices & Drugs | 5 Comments »
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