Options for Medicare shoppers regarding prescription drug coverage are decreasing.
Medicare Patients Face Fewer Prescription Coverage Options This Fall This fall, Medicare patients looking for prescription coverage may find their choices shrinking once again. The trend of decreasing standalone drug plans has been ongoing, and it appears set to continue into 2026. While many markets still provide a few options, those beneficial for low-income and […]
Americans unable to afford prescription drugs looking for help from new Trump plan
Emergency Nurse’s Fight Against High Drug Prices In 2011, emergency nurse Janet Kerrigan was stunned to learn that she had multiple myeloma, an incurable blood cancer, and that her life expectancy was reduced to possibly just one or two more years. Thankfully, her situation improved after she received a crucial stem cell transplant in 2012. […]
The relationship between coffee, caffeine, and your prescription medications
For a lot of individuals, the day really doesn’t kick off until that first cup of coffee. But when it comes to taking prescription drugs or supplements, caffeine can actually do more than just give you a boost. It can alter how your body processes these medications, intensify side effects, or even lessen their effectiveness. […]
Governor Hochul criticizes RFK Jr. by allowing COVID vaccine access without a prescription
On Friday, Governor Kathy Hochul expanded access to COVID vaccines throughout New York, taking a political swipe at Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. regarding federal immunization policies. This initiative “ensures that all eligible New Yorkers—children, pregnant individuals, and healthy adults under 65—can easily receive COVID vaccinations at local pharmacies,” according to […]
Trump writes to pharmaceutical companies asking for reduced prescription costs
President Donald Trump has recently reached out to pharmaceutical companies in a letter, urging them to reduce drug prices, as outlined in an executive order signed in May. However, experts note that Trump’s capacity to compel these companies to lower their prices is limited, as his approach effectively constitutes price control. This strategy of applying […]
Trump urges 17 drug companies to promise they will lower prescription prices in the U.S.
Trump Pressures Drug Companies to Lower Prices President Donald Trump has reached out to the CEOs of 17 major pharmaceutical companies, including well-known names like Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Eli Lilly. The purpose of these letters, sent on Thursday, is to push for drug prices that align more closely with the lowest prices available […]
Republicans largely share Trump’s view that hospitals overcharge Americans for prescription drugs, as shown in a recent poll.
A recent poll conducted by Building America’s Future (BAF) reveals that many Republicans are skeptical about nonprofit hospitals and their pricing practices. According to the survey, 52% of Republicans expressed the belief that nonprofit hospitals are more focused on profits than on patient care. Additionally, a striking 70% of respondents think these organizations inflate prices […]
Ro Khanna and Trump agree on reducing the cost of prescription medications.
Khanna Advocates for Bipartisan Drug Price Reform In a surprising move, D-Calif Rep. Ro Khanna, who has been critical of President Donald Trump’s policies on tariffs and deportations, is now calling for collaboration on drug pricing reforms due to Trump’s recent executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices. This shift indicates a willingness among […]
FDA plans to prohibit fluoride prescription products for children, referencing evidence that it may reduce child IQs.
FDA Moves to Withdraw Fluoride Prescription Drugs for Children The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is stepping in to remove fluoride prescription medications for children from the market. This decision, according to a press release, stems from the significantly higher risks these medications pose to infants and young children compared to fluoride toothpaste and […]
The 10 most expensive prescription drugs in the U.S. based on price and usage
President Trump’s Executive Order on Prescription Drug Prices Following President Trump’s announcement on a new executive order aimed at reducing prescription drug prices in the U.S., the focus has shifted to the current costs and potential savings for Americans. The order emphasizes aligning American drug prices with those in “the most preferred countries,” meaning patients […]