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2006 News articles December 28, 2005 Published on Daily American Online Medicare D has created
several red flags concerning certain key areas in its program. An
expert from the Medicare Insurance of America explains the gap in
the Medicare Part D plan coverage. December 20, 2005 Winter
Health Tips: Avoiding the worst of winter’s woes Winter may be a wonderland, but it's also the deadliest time of year for those in the north. Here are eight common winter woes discussed in the January issue of Harvard Health Publications. December 15, 2005 Driver Beware: Certain Medications Can Impair Your Ability Behind
the Wheel Most consumers are aware of the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or illicit drugs, but many don’t realize that certain prescriptions and over-the-counter medications can also impair driving. December 5, 2005 Calculate and Compare: New Tool Reveals Canadian Drugs Are More Affordable Than Medicare D Published on Yahoo! Finance Prescriptnet launches a free online calculator to help educate people objectively about the complete range of available options. December 2, 2005 Tips
and tricks for cold and flu season Rx Even if you get a flu shot this winter season, you are still at risk for colds and flu. By reducing your exposure and boosting your immunity, you increase your odds of staying healthy. But if that fails, there are still many ways to lessen your discomfort and get better faster. November 25, 2005 Let
us buy Canadian prescription drugs The ability of Americans to purchase safe and reasonably priced prescription medications from Canada is an important consumer protection and health issue which requires vigilance and creative problem-solving. A local Burlington lawyer discusses the issues at hand. November 24, 2005 Medicare D scams abound; here’s how to avoid being a victim Published on Greater Milwaukee Today.com The enrollment period for the federal government’s new prescription drug program is now under way and officials who oversee elderly issues and concerns are scrambling to protect them from scams, misinformation and a general barrage of advertising claims. November 15, 2005 Medicare D not the only option for US seniors Published on PRWeb Consumers should consider all of their options including purchasing medications from a Canadian pharmacy. CitizensMeds is an online resource that provides a one-stop resource and provides an instant personal analysis that compares the bottom-line costs from Medicare versus a Canadian pharmacy. November 1, 2005 Because of Part D, free drug programs scale back Published in St. Petersburg Times Online As a result of the new Medicare D drug benefit program, many free or discounted drug programs offered through drug manufacturers are being scaled back affecting over 60 million Americans. October 25, 2005 Published on NewsAdvance.com The National Mental Health Association has developed their own workbook to help consumers go through the basics of the new Medicare prescription drug benefit. The workbook is free and is available by calling the association or downloading it online October 21, 2005 Tips During Prescription Errors Education and Awareness Week Published on Newswise More than 100,000 Americans take their prescription medications incorrectly, which can lead to hospitalization or even death. As a part of Prescription Awareness Week, Veteran Affairs offers tips to reducing prescription errors. October 20, 2005 Top Ten Hurricane Health Preparation Tips Published on WFTV.com October 17, 2005 Health Canada Endorsed Important Safety Information on Paxil Published by Health Canada GlaxoSmithKline Inc., following discussions with Health Canada, is informing patients of new safety information regarding the use of Paxil (paroxetine) during the first trimester of pregnancy. Paroxetine is used for relieving the symptoms of depression and anxiety. October 14, 2005 Medicare Web site for helping seniors choose drug plan not yet online Published in San Francisco
Chronicle
October 13, 2005 Major error in Medicare handbook 2006 Published on EarthTimes.org A major error in the new Medicare handbook, Medicare and You 2006, was found after it was distributed to 42 million American senior and disabled beneficiaries. September 30, 2005 Canadian drugs may have Medicare D beat Published on DuluthNewsTribune.com The U.S. government's new Medicare Part D may not end up saving seniors any money. September 28, 2005 Deciphering the new Medicare drug program Published on consumeraffairs.com In October, information on the new Medicare drug plans will be sent to mailboxes across the US. In the meanwhile, here is some general information to help consumers decipher the new Medicare drug program. Everything you need to know (kind of ) about the new Medicare drug benefit Published on recordonline.com The Medicare Rights Centre has created a 32 page guide to the Medicare drug program. To help sort through the confusion, here are some highlights from the guide. September 19, 2005 Hurricane will likely delay Rx initiatives Published in FDA News The pharmaceutical agenda on Capitol Hill will likely be delayed this fall as lawmakers focus their attention on Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts and filling U.S. Supreme Court vacancies. August 23, 2005 Prescription drug ties between Nevada and Canada grow Published in Nevada Appeal Ten Canadian online pharmacies have applied for licenses from the Nevada State Board of Pharmacy. It is expected that by late September, Nevada officials should have the state-approved Canadian pharmacies listed on the Governor's Web site. August 23, 2005 Latest
on Canadian Prescription Drug Website The Nevada State Board of Pharmacy is closer to setting up a website where Nevadans can purchase prescription drugs from Canada online. Most of the Canadian pharmacies being considered are located in Manitoba, along with one in British Columbia. Jury finds Merck liable in landmark Vioxx case Published on MSNBC.com A Texas jury found Merck & Co. liable Friday for the death of a man who took the once-popular painkiller Vioxx. The case drew national attention from pharmaceutical companies, lawyers, consumers, stock analysts and arbitrageurs as a signal of what lies ahead for Merck, which has vowed to fight the more than 4,200 state and federal Vioxx-related lawsuits pending across the country. Study finds a painkiller risk for women Published in Boston News A new study suggests that women taking daily amounts of nonaspirin painkillers are more likely to develop high blood pressure than those who don't. August 11, 2005 Pairing new drugs helps bone growth, study says Published on HoustonChronicle.com A new study has found that new bone can be formed and maintained by taking a hormone drug like Forteo, followed by a prescription drug called Fozamax. August 4, 2005 Alzheimer's toxin may be key to slowing disease Published on ABC News Australian scientists say they have identified a toxin which plays a key role in the onset of Alzheimer's, raising hope that a drug targeting the toxin could be developed to slow the degenerative brain disease. August 3, 2005 People Not Heeding Vitamin E Warnings Published in Drug Digest Many Americans still take high daily doses of vitamin E despite mounting evidence that the vitamin offers no health benefit and could be dangerous. July 27, 2005 Americans seek online purchases of Ombrelle sunscreen Published on KRON 4.com The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has pulled Ombrelle sunscreen off eBay's virtual shelves, but Americans may still purchase it online through health services provider Prescriptnet (www.oneworldrx.com). Ombrelle, manufactured by L'Oreal, and its key ingredient Mexoryl have been approved for sale in Canada for several years. July 22, 2005 Nevada
to approve Canadian pharmacies to sell drugs to state residents
July 14, 2005 Canadian drug sales to U.S. to continue, for now Published on InformationWeek June 30, 2005 International
pharmacy industry supports federal strategy to protect Canada's
prescription drug supply June15, 2005 Are your medications making you sick? Published on About.com The inactive ingredients in over-the-counter and prescription medications, as well as vitamins and supplements, could be troublesome for some allergic individuals. June 10, 2005 Special session for the legislature Published in Las Vegas Review Journal A drug importation bill was passed to help Nevada residents access prescription drugs from Canada. To help Nevadans access reputable pharmacies, the State of Nevada will be establishing a Web-site that lists licensed Canadian pharmacies. Patients
share drugs, risk health Due to financial reasons, many elderly, poor and family members say they have no other option but to split prescriptions. Doctors, pharmacists and senior centres suggest this is a dangerous and growing problem that can lead to health risks. May 6, 2005 Support for Canadian drug imports hits groundswell Published on Health On the Net News A strong momentum has
begun building this week to legalize the importation of prescription
drugs from Canada to the United States April 20, 2005
April 8, 2005 April 6, 2005 March 29, 2005 March 24, 2005 March 11, 2005 February 9, 2005 February 10, 2005 February 4, 2005 January 11, 2005 Unhappy
with Medicare Bill, All Adults Want Imported Drugs: New Survey
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