prescription drugs

Some Doctors Now Say to Stop Antibiotics When You Feel Better

By Amanda MacMillan

How Doctors Are Fueling the Opioid Epidemic

By Mandy Oaklander

Clinton Proposes Fix to Epi-Pen Price Problem

By Haley Sweetland Edwards

Why the Generic EpiPen Still Doesn't Solve the Problem

By Haley Sweetland Edwards
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Legal Marijuana Linked to Fewer Opioid Prescriptions

States that implemented medical marijuana laws experienced an especially notable drop in painkiller prescriptions

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Why Can't Drug Costs be Reined In?

When the price of the blood-pressure drug Nitropress leaped from $215 to $881 last year, an increase of 300%, it triggered public outrage

By Haley Sweetland Edwards

The Cold Medicine That's Linked to Cognitive Problems

“I wouldn’t advise my parents to take these medications unless they have to”

By Mandy Oaklander

We’re Taking More of Most Prescription Drugs

Americans are using more of almost all major groups of prescription drugs

By Alice Park

CVS/Caremark Will No Longer Cover These Drugs, Including Viagra

You can still buy the drugs in CVS stores

By Chris Matthews / Fortune

Stolen Drugs Fueling Crime in Baltimore, Officials Say

At least 175,000 prescription drugs looted during April's riots now on the street

By Josh Sanburn

6 Common Prescription Mistakes You Might Be Making

In honor of Talk About Your Medicines Month

By Health.com

Soon You Can Send Your Expired Painkillers Through the Mail

The DEA has a new way to get rid of extra meds

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Generic Drug Discount Programs Work — for Everyone

Americans are increasingly participating in programs that fill cheaper versions of prescription drugs

By Alexandra Sifferlin

Poll: 1 in 10 Americans Have Gone to Work High on Pot

Are your co-workers high on life — or something else?

By Elizabeth Barber

It’s Easier Than You Think to Overdose on Tylenol

A new analysis from Consumer Reports calls out the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for inconsistent and potentially dangerous labeling of acetaminophen painkillers

By Alice Park

The 5 Most-Prescribed Drugs in America

More Americans take prescription drugs than ever before, and the latest government report breaks down what we’re prescribed and why we’re so reliant on Rxs

By Alice Park

Bad News For Ivy Leaguers: ADHD Drugs Hurt Your Memory

Smart drugs used to boost performance in the short term have long term damage for the young brain, a new study says

By Alexandra Sifferlin
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