Millions of Americans receive drugs by mail. But are they safe? - NBC News

 According to the article:

"Millions of Americans receive their medications by mail but many, like Becker, find themselves forced to do so by their insurance plans or face the prospect of paying exorbitant amounts for the same drugs. 

An NBC News investigation found the growth of mail-order pharmacies has caused many people to feel trapped in a system that has left them with crushed pills, damaged vials and lifesaving drugs exposed to extreme weather.  ...

Interviews with more than 65 mail-order pharmacy customers across the nation revealed deep worries over how their medication is delivered — and no affordable alternatives. Many reported receiving drugs in flimsy packaging without temperature indicators, which can cost as little as a dollar per package. Others have had to plead with pharmacies to send them replacement drugs after receiving medication they thought arrived too warm or cold."

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Prescription deliveries: Health care providers urge patients to be proactive as COVID pandemic, USPS troubles cause delays - USA Today

 According to the news article:

"But as a surge in deliveries strain the postal system and the Trump Administration opposes additional funding for the U.S. Postal Service, some patients report delays in receiving their medications.

An Ipsos poll found one in five Americans got medication through the mail in the past week, and one in four of them – or 5% of all Americans – experienced a delay or non-delivery."

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Pick the wrong Medicare drug plan and the cost will shock you - CNBC

Read the full article:   Pick the wrong Medicare drug plan and the cost will shock you - CNBC:

"As prescription drug prices continue their upward climb, Medicare beneficiaries should pay close attention to the coverage they choose during open enrollment." ...  "Either way, experts say that while you should ensure that any medications you take are covered, don't stop your search at the first choice meeting that basic minimum."

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How to save on prescription drugs - marinij.com

Follow this link to some great suggestions:  How to save on prescription drugs - marinij.com:

"For more ways to save money on your next prescription, remember:" . . .

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Put Medicines Up and Away For Child Safety

The FDA emphasizes that it's National Safety Month.

View the website of: Up and Away:

"Any kind of medicine or vitamin can cause harm if taken in the wrong way, even medicine you can buy without a prescription. Walk around your house and find a storage place too high for a child to reach or see."

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Drug Identifier - Put one on your PC

Put this on your PC. It's software that can help you identify prescription drugs lying around, whatever the reason, your pills, a friend's, maybe your children's medication . . .

1. 2008 Drug Identifier: Published by Facts & Comparisons (Drug Identifier (CD-ROM))
2. Drug Identifier 2009 (Drug Identifier (CD-ROM))

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20 Money Saving Tips on Prescription Drugs

Updated June 29, 2017:

The eSearch article mentioned below is no longer available.

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I ran across an eSearch article about saving money on drugs. The article references a book just about cost-saving methods, "How to Save on Prescription Drugs: 20 Cost-saving Methods." You can never get enough of these kind of tips. In a nutshell, here are the broad strokes to cut down on costs . . .

1. Eliminate non-essential prescriptions (e.g., ones that no longer work)
2. Think outside the prescription bottle (e.g., make lifestyle changes)
3. Steer clear of overpriced redundant drugs (e.g., take generic drugs)
4. Play it smart (e.g., comparison shop)

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Save on Prescription Drugs (video)

Nice quick set of tips on how to save on prescription drugs, in this Kiplinger video, "Save on Prescription Drugs." . . .



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Another Free Pill Identifier - for your smart phone or PDA

A lot of folks are interested in free drug pill identifiers. I just learned about this free software from Epocrates, "Epocrates Rx." I'm not an Epocrates user, and I haven't personally downloaded or used this software. From what I can tell, you can register for a free account, and then download the free "Rx" software.

The free software is designed for use with smart phones and PDAs. What's neat is that the software provides:

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2. Drug Information
3. Drug Interactions
4. Formulary Information
5. Free Updates

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Big Brother Is Watching Your Prescription Data

Call it doing business, or be very, very scared. I ran across this Business News Blog post, "Prescription Data Used To Assess Consumers." There's a whole big industry growing that is collecting your prescription records in databases. We all need to monitor this very closely, because although this industry might contribute to better healthcare and savings, the flipside is there are possibly some real concerns about privacy that are outside the umbrella of regulators and lawmakers.

The discussion strikes a chord with me. As with so many things like this, it's possible for errors and incomplete information to get captured in databases. Although well-intentioned, a combination of many circumstances can lead to possible mis-interpretation, and just plain bad unjustifiable decisions and outcomes adversely affecting many consumers. Let's all hope for the best, and be sure to follow this closely.

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Are Your Teens Abusing Drugs? - 4 Tips

If you have a child in the household, you need to read on.  Read the Partnership for a Drug-Free America Fact Sheet, "Preventing Teen Abuse of Prescription Drugs - Fact Sheet. "

In a nutshell, according to the IndyStar:

1. Monitor the prescriptions you have in your home
2. Secure your medicines
3. Dispose of old prescriptions
4. Communicate and set a good example for your child

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Pets Taking Human Prescription Drugs (video)

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What did your pet ingest? - Pet Poison Helpline

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This is an interesting MSNBC news video about our pets taking prescription drugs for people (humans), "Are you taking same drugs as your pet?"

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