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Prosecutors say the company knowingly distributed controlled substances to customers who had never met with doctors. FedEx says it is innocent and that it will plead not guilty.
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There's overmedicating and self-medicating, but some vets are "de-medicating." Prescribed multiple drugs to deal with PTSD and pain, they've stopped taking them — without authorization.
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Abuse of narcotic painkillers is a national problem. But it turns out that where you live can make a big difference in how likely you are to get a prescription for the medicines.
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Drugmakers offer medicines at a bargain price to hospitals that treat large numbers of poor patients. Hospitals sometimes resell the drugs at full price and make hefty profits.
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http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/031013_1.mp3Steven Brill, journalist, knows healthcare. Brill’s latest article, ‘Why Medical Bills are Killing…
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http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/040713_1.mp3According to the federally funded Monitoring the Future Survey, about 5-6% of high school students are…
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http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/042813_7.mp3According to John Finnell, M.D., car accidents used to be the No. 1 cause of death in 18- to…
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http://media.soundmedicine.org/segments/102713_5.mp3“Sound Medicine” healthy pets expert Elizabeth Murphy, DVM, discusses the potential ramifications of…