As officials from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) admitted recently they have seen an upsurge in the number of pharmaceuticals that have been linked to contamination and impurities, the developments have forced the agency to reexamine its regulations regarding drug safety. In most cases, the problems appear to stem from a combination …
Recently, stories have begun to emerge about diabetes patients driving to Canada in order to save money on insulin costs. The costs of the drug have been growing astronomically, putting a strain on the budgets of patients and forcing them to make hard choices. Since pharmaceutical companies have shown little inclination to control their own …
In February 2018, a local television station in Washington, D.C. conducted its own investigation which revealed that certain pet foods contained the same drug that is used for euthanasia. This prompted the Food and Drug Administration to initiate its own inquiry of the pet food makers. Even while under FDA scrutiny, one particular pet food …
UnitedHealth Group recently lost a large class action suit alleging that it violated federal law by failing to provide adequate mental health coverage for its insured patients. A federal judge ruled against the insurer in a landmark case brought by approximately 50,000 plaintiffs. The plaintiffs received denials of treatment by United when seeking help for …
As lawsuits are filed in courts across the United States regarding the opioid crisis, many of the nation’s largest pharmaceutical companies and pharmacy chains are figuring out their next moves. In part, this is due to the fact that if these companies are found liable, millions of dollars could be at stake. But even as …
As an issue that has been on the minds of many people for decades, prescription drug prices are getting more and more attention recently. With President Donald Trump and congressional leaders vowing to rein in rising prescription drug costs, drug makers are coming under greater and greater scrutiny to explain the reasons behind the high …
If there is one thing people agree on in today’s world, it is that the United States is suffering from a severe opioid crisis. As addictions and overdoses continue to skyrocket, many researchers and others are searching not only for solutions to current problems, but also looking back to examine how the problem reached such …
America is in the middle of a drug overdose crisis. 70,000 people died of opioid overdoses in the United States in 2017. Communities have been devastated and entire families have been wiped out. A new person becomes physically dependent on opioids every minute. The very nature of opioids’ effects, which include poor judgment and the need …
When they are introduced to the market, medical devices are often hailed as a breakthrough that can help patients improve their health and their lives. In many instances, these devices do work for their intended purpose and bring many benefits to the patient. However, sometimes these devices can either fail or can cause some devastating …
During the recent government shutdown that had more than 800,000 federal workers either furloughed or working without pay, numerous federal agencies were finding themselves either closed entirely or offering a limited number of services. As a result, many people began to question just what vital services may have been impacted, including the ability of the …