A Rap Sheet for Medicare's Prescription Drug Program

A Rap Sheet For Medicare's Prescription Drug Program

Filed under: prescription drug abuse

Prescription data obtained by ProPublica shows widespread use of antipsychotics, narcotics and other drugs dangerous for older adults, but Medicare officials say it's not their job to look for unsafe prescribing or weed out doctors with troubled …
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YouTube Accused of Profiting From Videos Promoting Illegal Drugs , Other …

Filed under: prescription drug abuse

YouTube is under fire from two state attorneys general who allege the Google-owned site has reaped advertising dollars from numerous videos linking to “rogue” prescription drugs sellers and depicting other illegal activity. In a letter to Google …
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Burton Police offering to properly dispose of prescription drugs

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BURTON, MI — Burton Police are encouraging residents and non-residents alike to turn in unused, leftover, old and unneeded prescription drugs that may be lying around their house. On July 11 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m., members of the community can come …
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