Alabamians safely dispose of over 4,000 pounds of medication on Prescription Drug Take Back Day
Alabama residents safely disposed of 4,105 pounds of unwanted or expired medications on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 27. The event is held twice a year and encourages residents to dispose of unwanted medications, with the goal of preventing prescription drug overdoses, medication misuse and substance abuse. According to the data, National Center […]
House committee approves $10.64 prescription tax, stirring major concerns
In a notable development in the often dangerous tug of war between business and legislative overreach, the Alabama House Insurance Committee has passed a controversial bill that would implement a $10.64 tax on every prescription written. He gave the green light to House Bill 238. state. The move has sparked a wave of concern among […]
Over 2% Of One State’s Residents Have An Ozempic Prescription, Data Shows
More than 2% of Kentuckians have a prescription for Ozempic, according to the data. Kentucky has the highest prescription rate for Ozempic among all 50 states, with 21 out of 1,000 Kentuckians prescribed the popular drug last year. according to It uses data from Axios and health analytics company PurpleLab.nevertheless originally approved In the United […]
Prescription Drug Take Back Day in 50 sites across state
Physicians from the Alabama State Medical Association urge Alabamians to safely dispose of expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications at one of 50 locations across the state on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. ing. Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, held twice a year as a way to encourage people to […]
TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County in Arizona due to Diamond Fire
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia – Due to the Diamond fires, TRICARE recipients in Maricopa County, Arizona may be able to receive emergency prescription refills through August 7, the Defense and Health Administration (DHA) has announced. To receive an emergency prescription refill, a TRICARE recipient must bring their prescription bottle to any pharmacy in the TRICARE retail […]
DVIDS – News – TRICARE Authorizes Temporary Prescription Refill Waivers for Maricopa County in Arizona Due to Diamond Fire
FALLS CHURCH, Va. – The Defense and Health Administration (DHA) has announced that due to the Diamond fires, TRICARE recipients in Maricopa County, Arizona may be able to receive emergency prescription refills through July 8. To receive an emergency prescription refill, a TRICARE recipient must bring their prescription bottle to any pharmacy in the TRICARE […]
