“Local pharmacies are often one of the most accessible and affordable points of care for working families, seniors, and Medicaid patients — providing medications, vaccinations, and trusted health care services,” Pritzker said in a news release. #pharmacies #distribution #capitolnewsillinois
The sharp decline reflects a broader national trend as consumers face increasing health insurance expenses and the end of temporary financial assistance programs. #aca #insurance
Expanding a program that allows profits to grow without transparency while also delivering minimal benefit to patients at the point-of-sale risks worsening those challenges rather than solving them. #drug #oped
Mays attempted to conceal the scheme by creating fake patient profiles for the individuals whose names she put on the fraudulent prescriptions...
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Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue, leading to potential accidental poisoning, misuse and overdose
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