pharmaceuticals

Last week, Merck filed suit against the US Department of Health and Human Services to prevent them from implementing drug pricing provision of the Inflation Reduction Act.
A pediatrician in South Carolina, Dr. Deborah Greenhouse, recently tweeted:
Sometimes, guys need a little help in the bedroom, and one option is to use a drug like Viagra or Cialis. The former works for about four hours, while the latter can work up to 24 hours or even longer. Why?
Most people agree that drug prices in America are way too high. The disagreement centers on the cause and what to do about it, if anything.
Medication mistakes outside of a health care facility are on the rise and resulting in serious outcomes—with home locations leading the pack.
Dr. Cox: Did you actually just page me to find out how much Tylenol to give to Mrs. Lendsner? J.D.: I was worried that it could exacerbate the patient's... 
The rising price for EpiPens, a drug delivery system that is crucial for persons experiencing potentially life-threatening allergic reactions, has resulted in outrage.
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