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Drugs
Will the Senate's new GOP health care bill ultimately lead to better services?
Jun 23, 2017
Some people may end up not seeking treatment.
Is competition the solution to high drug prices?
Jun 14, 2017
A recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling supports a new class of generic drugs.
Prisons try to curb addiction with a drug that heroin-proofs your brain
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Erika Beras
Jun 2, 2017
Inmates leaving Erie County Prison get a shot of Vivitrol before they are released.
New bill aims to improve sharing of electronic medical records
Dec 12, 2016
President Barack Obama is expected to sign legislation on Tuesday that should speed FDA approval of some drugs and devices, as well as making a significant investment in medical research. The measure – known as the 21st Century Cures Act – also should make it easier for patient data to move from the hospital to […]
The female assassin fighting for the Philippines' drug war
Sep 6, 2016
Citizens are being contracted to kill drug dealers. One woman shared her story with the BBC.
Washington, D.C.'s 'cannapeneurs'
Jun 3, 2016
In the District, marijuana businesses have to carefully manage conflicting laws.
Cutting prison hepatitis C rates: costly, but worth it?
May 4, 2016
17 percent of the prison population is positive for hepatitis C. Expensive new drugs could help.
For public good, not for profit.
Irish pharma firm offers overdose drugs to schools
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Amy Scott
May 2, 2016
The overdose drug Narcan keeps people alive until emergency services arrive.
Slashing incentives to prescribe expensive drugs
Mar 9, 2016
A new proposal to cut Medicare drug spending costs has left doctors fuming.
Bad packaging means $3b in drugs will be wasted this year
Mar 1, 2016
A new report suggests drug makers are profiting from the waste.