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MADONNA MCGUIRE SMITH, HEAD OF PACIFIC NORTHWEST BLEEDING DISORDERS, AND HER FAMILY EARLIER THIS YEAR./COURTESY PHOTO

Patient groups back bill to protect benefits of pharma copay programs

High drug costs, under-the-radar insurer policies can put patients in a bind as hefty copays mount.

Dec 15, 2022
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An epic tug of war is playing out behind the scenes over whether the government should pay for Aduhelm, a controversial Alzheimer’s drug that scientists say has not been proven to work./Lydia Zuraw/KHN

Inside The Tactical Tug Of War Over The Controversial Alzheimer’s Drug

Pharmaceutical industry and patients representatives want to stop restricting Medicare funding for a controversial Alzheimer’s drug. Critics say it should never have been approved.

Feb 17, 2022

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Pharmacies In Costco, Albertsons, Health Mart Will Offer COVID-19 Vaccines

The pharmacies can start vaccinating Feb. 11 for those who qualify -- which will include people 80 and over but don't expect any one place to have a big stock.

Feb 3, 2021

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