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ELVERSON, PA — On Saturday, April 27, the Elverson community is invited to participate in a pivotal medication disposal event at their local Walmart, located at 100 Crossings Blvd. This …
Elverson Walmart to Host Drug Take Back Event Read More
ALLENTOWN, PA — Multiple organizations in Pennsylvania are banding together this week to call on their fellow Pennsylvanians to play a vital role in the fight against prescription drug misuse. …
Pennsylvania Unites to Combat Prescription Drug Misuse: An Appeal for National Drug Take-Back Day Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Amid the ongoing battle against the opioid epidemic, a new study conducted by Philadelphia-based surgeons sheds light on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of the crisis: …
Philadelphia Surgeons Highlight Critical Gap in Opioid Crisis Response: The Disposal of Unused Medication Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — In a united front that transcends political divides, over one hundred pharmacists and pharmacy students gathered with state legislators in Harrisburg on Monday to advocate for crucial …
Pennsylvania Pharmacists Rally for Reform to Protect Local Pharmacies and Lower Prescription Costs Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The opioid crisis has been the focus of countless headlines, health initiatives, and heartbreaking stories of loss and addiction over the past several years. While many measures …
The Unaddressed Aftermath of Surgery – Leftover Opioids – Highlights Importance of April 27 Drug Take Back Day Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, introduced the Cutting Copays Act on Wednesday, a new legislation aiming to reduce …
Senator Casey Introduces Cutting Copays Act, Aiming to Ease Prescription Drug Costs for Low-Income Pennsylvanians Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently issued the final ‘Part One Guidance‘ for the incoming Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. This directive is set to …
The Definitive ‘Part One Guidance’ For Medicare Prescription Payment Plan: A Comprehensive Breakdown Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently signed into law Senate Bill 607, a measure that safeguards prescription medication benefits for 20,000 older Pennsylvanians. These individuals, whose overall income has seen …
Gov. Shapiro Signs Bill Ensuring Prescription Benefits for Pennsylvania Seniors Despite Income Increases” Read More
SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA — In a committed effort to combat the misuse and abuse of prescription medications, Walmart and Sam’s Club are partnering with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to host …
Walmart and Sam’s Club Join DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day in Southeastern PA Read More
The Federal Trade Commission recently filed a proposed order that would prohibit health information technology company Surescripts from engaging in exclusionary conduct and executing or enforcing non-compete agreements with current and …
FTC Slams Surescripts for “Illegal Monopolization” of Two e-Prescription Drug Markets Read More