President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at lowering drug prices and expanding access to affordable medications, according to an April 15 White House Fact Sheet. Through the efforts laid ...

The order calls for lowering the price of insulin for low-income patients or people who are uninsured, as well as lowering ...

The order instructs the Department of Health and Human Services to standardize Medicare payments for prescription drugs no ...

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Some interesting (and heartbreaking) facts came out about Layne Staley after his death, and some of them might surprise even diehard fans.

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Ahead of the presidential runoff on Sunday, here are five key facts about Ecuador, previously among South America's most ...

Addiction is often misunderstood as a simple choice or a matter of willpower, but research has shown that it is a complex ...

While this figure may seem alarming, the department clarified that there is no overall upward trend in drug-related offenses.

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The 340B drug discount program was created with a noble intent – to ensure that underserved, low-income and uninsured ...

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