Spending on Topical Steroids Up From 2011 to 2015
During study time period, generic medication costs accounted for 97.8 percent of total spending
Drug-Impaired Driving Continuing to Rise in the United States
Deaths due to drugged driving are rising as states legalize pot and drug abuse grows
Hospital-Acquired Complications Especially Dangerous in CKD
Increased risk of mortality, longer LOS, readmissions, especially among those with CKD
AMA Urges Doctors to Talk About Safe Opioid Storage, Disposal
Experts recommend three steps to reduce non-medical uses of the drugs
Combo Rx for Fibromyalgia Tied to Higher Adherence
However, combination prescription initiation also tied to higher health care costs
Rx Errors Up With Generic Propranolol for Hemangioma
Dispensing, dose calculation errors more common with generic propranolol for infantile hemangioma
States With Medical Marijuana Laws See Drop in Prescriptions
Findings, based on Medicaid fee-for-service, are consistent with previous Medicare data
Older Women Show Limited Understanding of Osteoporosis
Even after an osteoporosis-related fracture, few women are on pharmacotherapy
Exercise Reduces Weight Gain Effects in Those With FTO Gene
No evidence for interaction with physical activity for loci other than established FTO locus
Routine Blood Tests Can Harm Patient Care
Authors of opinion piece say unnecessary lab tests contribute to rising costs, can damage patient care
