Prescriptions

Philly Pharmacy Fraud

Philly journalist pleads guilty to role in prescription fraud scheme at Broad Street Family Pharmacy

Philly pharmacy will pay $4.6 million to resolve fraud investigations

Pennmark Pharmacy Fraud

Penn's virtual 'warmline' aims to improve access to opioid use disorder treatment among marginalized communities

Women are often prescribed the wrong antibiotics for UTIs — and for too long

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Before purchasing medications online, make sure the pharmacy is reputable

Online Pharmacies

Excessive, high-dose opioids commonly prescribed after knee surgery, Penn study finds

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Long-term use of muscle relaxants on alarming rise, Penn researchers find

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New Jersey doctor, the self-declared 'El Chapo of Opioids,' admits to writing illegal narcotics prescriptions

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Penn Medicine's New Jersey docs prescribed 22% fewer opioid pills with new law, alert system

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How birth control prescriptions by a pharmacist could broaden access and keep costs down

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Eye surgeons prescribed more opioids as procedures became less invasive, study finds

Alternative Medicine

Ever wonder where generic drugs get their names?

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Bill that would limit opioid prescriptions passes in Pennsylvania Senate

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Health Insurance

24 million insured Americans are spending a big chunk of their income on medical bills

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Penn Medicine drastically cuts opioid prescriptions for some cancer patients

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Is it OK to shop generic when it comes to prescription medicine?

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In opioid sweep, Norristown doctor accused of trading pills for nude photos of female patients

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South Philly doctor gets prison time in illegal sales of pill prescriptions

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Antibiotics can be unnecessary and potentially harmful, IBC says

Independence Blue Cross to place new limit on opioid drug prescriptions

Wolf signs package of bills to combat heroin, opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania

Feds: Philly doc hatched rival pill scheme against former boss

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S.J. man arrested for setting restaurant on fire to destroy fraudulent prescriptions

Wolf administration recommends new guidelines for prescribing opioids

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Philly Music Fest will celebrate 10 years with seven nights of local shows this fall

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