Massive, unexpected drug price increases are happening all the time - Quartz

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"Valeant is the biggest standout. The Canadian company, a favorite investment of hedge fund icon Bill Ackman, has pursued a strategy of buying out other companies and drugs, slashing R&D budgets, and dramatically increasing prices. Its average price increase so far this year is 66%. Behind it are Allergan, Mallinckrodt, and Mylan."

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And The Top 10 Food Stories Of 2008

. . . according to QSR Magazine's article, "The Top 10 Food Stories of 2008," include some concerning food safety items. If you're in the food chain supply, or are just interested as a consumer, here's the quick list of the stories . . .

1. The rise in food prices around the world
2. China's tainted milk scandal
3. The salmonella outbreak in raw tomatoes
4. Supermarket Chains Offer More Locally Grown Food
5. New USDA Labeling Laws
6. Big Food Companies Adopt Nutrient Standards
7. Jalapeno Peppers Test Positive for Salmonella
8. Paul Newman Dies
9. NYC Restaurant Trans Fat Regulations
10. New Levels of Alarm Associated With High Salt Intake

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Verify Online Pharmacies - Save Money - PharmacyChecker.com

Online pharmacies can offer cost savings, yet they might introduce some risk if you fall prey to unethical pharmacies. Here's a resource that helps navigate through the risk, to that glory land of drug cost savings. As detailed on their site, "PharmacyChecker.com was founded by a medical doctor in 2003 to help consumers safely save money on medication. It independently checks the credentials of online pharmacies and lets you easily compare drug prices. Its online pharmacy verification program is the largest and most accepted." They offer a report on "Safe Strategies for Drug Savings" that recommends the follow saving strategies . . .

1. Check brand name prices at Canadian and non-U.S. online pharmacies.
2. Check brand name prices at U.S. online and wholesale pharmacies.
3. Check discount generic programs at large retailers and pharmacies.
4. Check wholesale pharmacy prices on generics.
5. Check programs based on need or fees.

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Bargain With Doctors (& others) - Get a Discount!

Updated Dec 9, 2016:

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• Bargain with Your Doctor - Trim your healthcare bill by as much as 40 percent
• Save Thousands On Health Care - 10 surprising—and easy—ways to trim costs on everything from your yearly physical to specialized surgery

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Really radical! Bargain with your doctor (and others!). Don't just accept the price they're charging. This article makes you think twice about paying the sticker price. Do yourself a favor and ask for or suggest a discount. The suggestions and phrasing techniques are really helpful. Everything is so expensive on a budget these days. Bargain yourself to a 40% discount! If you don't ask, you won't get!!!!

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