Popular opioid painkiller doesn’t ease chronic pain: new study
Talk about a dose of disappointment. A new analysis suggests that millions of Americans with chronic pain are…
New ‘unusual’ side effect of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic on the rise
From sagging jowls and sulfurous burps to deflated breasts and surprise pregnancies, the side effects of GLP-1 weight-loss…
What will TrumpRx mean for patients? Who saves — and how much
Could “TrumpRx” be the prescription for lower drug prices? President Donald Trump announced a landmark deal with Pfizer…
UCHealth’s biobank aims to find when genes and drugs don’t mix
Way back in 1994, Jim Jensen went to his doctor to try a new drug called Imitrex to…
White House Weighs ‘TrumpRx’ Discount Drug Website
The White House is reportedly discussing a website where patients could purchase discounted prescription drugs. This site —…
Chemical Discovery Could Lower Prescription Drug Costs
A new sustainable method to produce pharmaceuticals could help to lower prescription drug costs in the U.S. This…
Hundreds of medicines in short supply across Finnish pharmacies
More than 670 medicines are currently affected by supply disruptions in Finland, with many pharmacies unable to provide…
Why Are More Older People Dying After Falls?
For a while, walking the dog felt hazardous. Earl Vickers was accustomed to taking Molly, his shepherd-boxer-something-else mix,…
Top concern about Ozempic-like drugs has docs worried
For some GLP-1 users, the road from slim to grim is a quick turnaround. Surveys show that nearly…
Common prescription drugs linked to surge in fall-related death rates among seniors
For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has…
Prescription drugs linked to rise in fall-related deaths for seniors
For older adults, minor falls can pose major threats, as their risk of death after a fall has tripled…