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State Blazes Trail for Lower-Cost HIV Meds

The state becomes the first in the nation to create a network to purchase life-saving medications directly for HIV patients
December 8, 2010 -- The debate over how to provide life-saving medications to HIV positive patients is over, and Oregonians no longer have to fear the impact of budget shortfalls. Read More >>

Mail-Order Pharmacies Take Some Heat

State officials hope to curb a $2.1 million deficit by turning to mail order for HIV patients
July 21, 2010 -- The controversy brewing over the most cost-effective way to provide medications to HIV patients has portrayed mail-order pharmacies in a negative light, according to Mike Wright, CEO of Wellpartner. Read More >>

CAREAssist Turns to Mail Order to Reduce Deficit

The program, which provides medications to HIV positive patients, faces a $2.1 million budget hole this biennium
July 7, 2010 -- As the state deficit spirals out of control, a program that provides medications to HIV positive patients is the latest to take a hit. With a $2.1 million budget hole looming, at least a portion of that money could be saved if people are willing to receive their prescription medication in the mail, rather than going to a pharmacy. Read More >>
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