CDC: Hepatitis A Virus Reports Increased in 2016 to 2018
Multiple infection outbreaks among those reporting drug use, homelessness account for most reports
Health Professionals Supportive of Medicinal Cannabis
However, across medicine, pharmacy, and nursing, providers need more information
Generic Version of Truvada Available in U.S. by Sept. 2020
Activists have been urging Gilead to make the generic drug more widely available
CDC: Uninsurance Levels Did Not Change Significantly in 2018
Uninsurance increased among adults aged 45 to 64 years; increase seen in high-deductible health plans
2018 Saw More Employed Physicians Than Self-Employed
Proportion of physicians working in practices wholly owned by physicians dropped to 54 percent in 2018
CDC: HIV Racial Disparity Measure Decreased From 2010 to 2016
Most incident HIV infections among black women would not have occurred if rates were same as for whites
In 2015 to 2016, 45.8 Percent of U.S. Population Used Rx Drugs
Prescription drug use increased with age, reaching 85.0 percent for those aged 60 years and older
Scientology Cruise Ship Passengers, Crew Still Under Quarantine
Affected crew member, who was immediately isolated after showing symptoms, has since recovered
Prices Will Soon Be Included in TV Drug Ads
Regulations will require companies to disclose prices of meds costing more than $35 for a month's supply
External Reference Pricing Could Cut Drug Costs in U.S.
Prices averaged 3.2 to 4.1 times higher in U.S.; differential varied from 1.3 to 70.1 for individual drugs
