New report from AARP shows some older Kyians will save on prescription drugs next year
By Nadia Ramlagan Public News Service Around 60,000 Kentucky seniors will save more money on their medications in the New…
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Bill Straub: As Americans lose faith in government, Mitch McConnell uses his ‘genius’ to fuel the flame
Ah, the workings of the mind of a genius. Who among us can possibly comprehend how the brains of such…
Joel Thornbury: Amid record-high inflation, PBMs continue to force higher health care costs on Kyians
Between record-high inflation and increased gas prices, American families are feeling the financial strain at every turn. And sadly, it’s…
Florence’s HealthWarehouse.com seeing surge in online pharmacy purchases amid COVID pandemic
By Matt Baron Special to NKyTribune Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Northern Kentucky residents looking to fill their prescription drugs without…
Trudy Lieberman: Rising drug prices put pressure on Congress to act, but drugmakers are powerful lobby
Maybe – just maybe – Americans will get some relief from the relentlessly rising prices of pharmaceuticals. That, of course,…
National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday; find a prescription surrender site near you
A twice-yearly opportunity to safely surrender prescription drugs will be held Saturday, April 27, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at locations nationwide….
Kroger Co. partners with EVERFI on initiative to educate students about prescription drug use
The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR) has announced a new educational initiative to empower Cincinnati area high school students with the…
Newport’s prescription drug take-back is Saturday, disposal unit is on first floor City Hall
Newport will take part in the 14th National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28. The National Prescription…
Kentucky State Police teams with DEA for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on April 29
The Kentucky State Police is teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) to encourage citizens to remove potentially dangerous…
Rep. Larry Brown: Prescription drug epidemic in Kentucky must be tackled head-on
All across America, but especially right here in my home of Eastern Kentucky, the prescription drug scourge is devastating our…
Commentary: Kentucky physicians launch campaign to encourage patients to ‘Know Your Meds’
By Nancy Swikert, M.D. Special to NKyTribune Tremendous advancements in science and medicine have revolutionized the treatment of conditions…
Addia Wuchner: Insurers must cover tools to address Kentucky’s growing prescription drug problem
Most Kentuckians don’t have to look far to find someone who has been impacted by the prescription drug abuse and…
American Medical Assn. calls for ban on advertising of prescription drugs, citing escalation of costs
The American Medical Association is calling for a ban on advertising of prescription drugs to patients, saying “a growing proliferation…