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News Articles: prescription drugs

Retiree Donna Weiner shows some of the daily prescription medications that she needs and pays over $6,000 a year through a Medicare prescription drug plan at her home, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2021, in Longwood, Fla.

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  • Health Care

Cautious optimism from Georgia retailers on new drug pricing rule

The executive order from the White House promises that it will make prescription drugs in the U.S. more affordable.

May 23, 2025
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By:
  • Sofi Gratas
The Food And Drug Administration has given its OK to Florida's plan to import some prescription drugs from Canada.

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  • Health

FDA approves Florida's plan to import cheaper drugs from Canada

The Food and Drug Administration's authorization of Florida's plan to import prescription medicines from Canada is a first. But the state still has hurdles to clear before imports could begin.

January 05, 2024
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By:
  • Sydney Lupkin

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  • Health Care

What's a fair price for a prescription drug? Medicare's about to weigh in

Medicare soon will start something it hasn't done in its 58-year history: Negotiate on drug prices. On Sept. 1, Medicare will target the first 10 drugs for price negotiations.

July 28, 2023
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By:
  • Leslie Walker and
  • Dan Gorenstein
Amazon has launched an online pharmacy, sending shares of CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid tumbling.

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  • Business

Amazon Wants To Sell You Prescription Medications

Amazon launches an online pharmacy, sending shares of CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid tumbling. Amazon has pushed to compete with Walmart and major pharmacy chains that have long offered home delivery.

November 17, 2020
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By:
  • Alina Selyukh

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  • Health Care

Good Pill Pharmacy Repurposes Surplus Medications For Low-Income Georgians

From waiting rooms across the country to the floor of the U.S. Capitol, healthcare is one of the biggest issues for American voters. One of the main...

April 22, 2020
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott

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  • Health Care

Good Pill Pharmacy Repurposes Surplus Medications For Low-Income Georgians

From waiting rooms across the country to the floor of the U.S. Capitol, healthcare is one of the biggest issues for American voters. One of the main...

June 12, 2019
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By:
  • Emilia Brock and
  • Virginia Prescott

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  • Health

Study: Construction Workers Hit Hard By Opioid Crisis

Opioid addiction does not discriminate. It affects families and communities at every socioeconomic level and in every region in Georgia. "On Second...

January 28, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor

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