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The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) this week announced the timeline and mechanisms for Medicare drug price negotiation policies. This is a step towards unshackling Medicare and delivering …
CMS Announces Timeline for Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Policies Read More
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), proposed a rule to strengthen Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription …
Medicare Advantage and Part D Changes Being Proposed Read More PENNSYLVANIA — Medicare open enrollment begins on October 15! If you are a Medicare beneficiary, now is the time to review your coverage and make any changes you need. During …
Medicare Open Enrollment Begins October 15: What You Need to Know Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission announced that it will ramp up enforcement against any illegal bribes and rebate schemes that block patients’ access to competing lower-cost drugs. The …
FTC to Ramp Up Enforcement Against Any Illegal Rebate Schemes, Bribes to Prescription Drug Middleman That Block Cheaper Drugs Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Federal Trade Commission says it has recently launched an inquiry into the prescription drug middleman industry, requiring the six largest pharmacy benefit managers to provide information and …
FTC Launches Inquiry Into Prescription Drug Middlemen Industry Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s Department of Drug & Alcohol Services (CCDDAS) is spreading community awareness for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, taking place on Saturday, April 30th. Organized …
Chester County Participates in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration recently issued joint warning letters to operators of two websites illegally selling Schedule II stimulants, …
FDA, DEA Warn Online Pharmacies Illegally Selling Adderall to Consumers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — On Thursday, AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh joined Senator Bob Casey virtually to highlight the need for Congress to lower prescription drug prices and deliver a petition signed by …
AARP Pennsylvania and Senator Casey Speak Out About Need for Lower Prescription Drug Prices Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pharmaceutical company Mallinckrodt ARD LLC (formerly known as Mallinckrodt ARD Inc. and previously Questcor Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Questcor)) (collectively Mallinckrodt), has agreed to pay $260 million to resolve …
Mallinckrodt Agrees to Pay $260 Million to Settle Lawsuits Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County District Attorney’s Office reports that the County’s Medication Drop-Off program collected 2.9 tons of unused prescription drugs in 2021. That is a 23% …
Chester County Collected Nearly 3 Tons of Unused Prescription Drugs in 2021 Read More