2006 News articles

February 6, 2006

FYI: It's Heart Month

Published on ContraCostaTimes.com

With almost twice as many women dying each year from heart disease than from all forms of cancer combined, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has created a Web site to inform women of the risks and to provide information on treatments.

February 1, 2006

International Pharmacy Industry Denounces Unlicensed Drug Operations

Canada's international pharmacy associations denounce companies using the Internet to sell prescription drugs without a physician's prescription and without being licensed pharmacies. The industry associations call on the federal government to take action against these unlicensed operators.

January 30, 2006

Tips for maintaining heart health

Published on Norwell Mariner

In recognition of National Heart Month this February, here are some health tips on how to take active steps to lower your risk of developing heart disease.

January 25, 2006

The hunt for a good plan
Published on ConsumerReport.org
Consumer Report conducted price comparison research and concluded that buying presciption drugs from Canada is still the least expensive.

January 23, 2006

Take Two Aspirin and Read This Now

Published in TIME
Is the new Medicare drug mess a bureaucratic hiccup or the sign of a cost-conscious future? TIME takes a look.

January 20, 2006

A plea to lift ban on imports; Schwarzenegger throws his weight behind the position that Americans should have access to cheaper medicines abroad.

Published on ABC News

In a letter to congressional leaders this month, Governor Schwarzenegger urged lawmakers to ease federal restrictions on purchasing prescription drugs outside the United States.

January 19, 2006

Canadian pharmacies compete with Medicare for U.S. customers
Published in The Washington Times

Where there are lapses in Medicare D coverage, Canadian pharmacies offer an excellent complement for most people. It is still too early to tell whether Medicare's drug benefit is affecting online pharmacy sales but Canada's drug prices are still lower than those through Medicare, the public health insurance program for the elderly and disabled.

January 17, 2006

Help is here for Medicare D recipients: Steps to control prescription drug costs while Medicare D issues are resolved

Published on PRWeb

Americans frustrated in their efforts to buy medications under the new Medicare Part D program may find better alternatives, such as temporary aid from their state government or buying from Canada.

January 13, 2006

Nevada draws line in Canada drug fight

Published in Nevada Appeal

The state Pharmacy Board gave approval to carry out Nevada's law to allow citizens to import prescription drugs from Canada. No other state has passed legislation like this.

January 10, 2006

Study: Most Cough Syrups Don't Work

Published on WNBC.com

Americans spend an estimated $3 million a year on over-the-counter cough syrups, but leading doctors suggest most of the medicine does nothing to relieve coughs.

January 3, 2006

Technical glitch causes problems on first day of Medicare

prescription plan

Published on WATE 6

For millions of older Americans, Sunday was the first day for their new Medicare prescription drug plan, Medicare Part D. But the switch to the new plan is causing big problems for pharmacies across East Tennessee and the U.S. A technical glitch is at the root of the problem.

Suggestion: If You Signed Up for Medicare Part D, Wait
Published on WSFA 12

The new Medicare prescription drug benefit took effect on Jan. 1. However, nationwide reports are of many glitches in a system not quite ready to deal with all the demand.

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