New state laws going into effect starting in 2018

KRNV My News 4-2 hours ago

ASSEMBLY BILL 474: AN ACT relating to drugs; requiring certain persons to make a report of a drug overdose or suspected drug overdose; revising provisions concerning the computerized program to track each prescription for a controlled substance; revising provisions governing the accessibility of health care records in ...

The other big drug problem: Older people taking too many pills

The Durango Herald-21 hours ago

Researchers estimate that 25 percent of people ages 65 to 69 take at least five prescription drugs to treat chronic conditions, a figure that jumps to nearly 46 percent for those between 70 and 79. Doctors say it is not uncommon to encounter patients taking more than 20 drugs to treat acid reflux, heart 

Elwood files lawsuit against pharmaceutical companies

WRTV Indianapolis-12 hours ago

ELWOOD, Ind. -- The city of Elwood is joining the growing list of Indiana cities filing lawsuits against pharmaceutical companies. The prescription rate in Madison County is as high as 155 prescriptions for every 100 residents. According to the Center for Disease Control, the national average about 82 prescriptions for every

New law aims to fight opioid epidemic

WNEM Saginaw-18 hours ago

According to the MDHHS, in 2015 - for every 100 people - there were about 115 prescriptions for opioids. Marronne said by limiting the number of pills a doctor can prescribe, it just means people who have an addiction will seek out drugs on the streets. "Lawmakers think you can take away the opportunity by reducing the ...