Prescription Drugs Archives - Wisconsin Health News https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/category/prescription-drugs/ A daily roundup of Wisconsin healthcare news. Mon, 13 Nov 2023 16:13:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.2 Wisconsin ranks first for collecting unwanted drugs  https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/11/13/wisconsin-ranks-first-for-collecting-unwanted-drugs/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:04:20 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52972 Wisconsin ranked first in the nation for the number of prescription medications collected during the fall 2023 Drug Take Back Day last month. 

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]]> White House says domestic spending package includes $15 million for Wisconsin to fight opioid crisis https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/11/03/white-house-says-domestic-spending-package-includes-15-million-for-wisconsin-to-fight-opioid-crisis/ Fri, 03 Nov 2023 15:41:24 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52919 The White House wants Congress to reach a bipartisan agreement to fund the government and provide resources to fight the opioid epidemic, including an estimated $15 million for Wisconsin. 

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]]> Democratic bills boost drug affordability, expand Medicaid https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/11/01/democratic-bills-boost-drug-affordability-expand-medicaid/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 16:25:13 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52896 Democratic lawmakers unveiled a legislative package Tuesday that would expand Medicaid, establish a public health insurance option and tackle high drug prices. 

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]]> Dane County receives $400,000 to expand drug treatment court https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/10/23/dane-county-receives-400000-to-expand-drug-treatment-court/ Mon, 23 Oct 2023 17:29:55 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52840 Dane County has received $400,000 in federal dollars to expand its drug treatment court, which offers an alternative to the criminal justice system for those with substance use disorder. 

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]]> Updated prescription drug monitoring program launches https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/10/16/updated-prescription-drug-monitoring-program-launches/ Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:16:48 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52783 An updated version of the Wisconsin Enhanced Prescription Drug Monitoring Program is now live.

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]]> Democratic lawmakers look to cap insulin prices https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/10/04/democratic-lawmakers-look-to-cap-insulin-prices/ Wed, 04 Oct 2023 16:41:49 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52689 A trio of Democratic lawmakers are asking their colleagues to sign onto a bill by Friday that would cap out-of-pocket costs for insulin at $35 a month.

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]]> Legislation clarifies sale of over-the-counter hearing aids https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/09/12/legislation-clarifies-sale-of-over-the-counter-hearing-aids/ Tue, 12 Sep 2023 16:10:50 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52498 Legislation would clarify that no license is needed to sell over-the-counter hearing aids in Wisconsin. 

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]]> Amgen settlement heads to legislative review https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/09/06/amgen-settlement-heads-to-legislative-review/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 15:39:03 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52455 The Wisconsin Department of Justice is asking the legislature’s budget-writing committee to act quickly to approve a proposed settlement that would allow pharmaceutical giant Amgen to move forward on its $28 billion deal to purchase Horizon Therapeutics. 

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]]> Baldwin praises Medicare’s choice of drugs for price negotiation https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/08/30/baldwin-praises-medicares-choice-of-drugs-for-price-negotiation/ Wed, 30 Aug 2023 16:45:17 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52409 Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., supports the list of 10 drugs selected by President Joe Biden’s administration for Medicare price negotiations.

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]]> Report: Short-term health plans may attract more enrollees as Medicaid renewals return https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/2023/08/21/report-short-term-health-plans-may-attract-more-enrollees-as-medicaid-renewals-return/ Mon, 21 Aug 2023 16:33:30 +0000 https://wisconsinhealthnews.com/?p=52323 Short-term health plans, which aim to serve as a bridge for consumers between different sources of health coverage and aren't subject to Affordable Care Act protections, may divert some from more comprehensive coverage with the return of Medicaid renewals, according to a report released by the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance last week.

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