A subsidiary of one of the largest health insurance agencies in the U.S. was hit by a cyberattack earlier this week from what it believes is a foreign “nation-state” actor, crippling many pharmacies’ ability to process prescriptions across the country.
Published: Tuesday, March 5th, 2024 @ 1:12 am
By: Daily Wire
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Controversy surrounds a healthcare provider’s decision to block parents from having access to their children’s prescription records.
Published: Wednesday, February 28th, 2024 @ 8:40 am
By: Carolina Journal
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New Program Partners with CVS Caremark, GoodRx, to Target Some High-Cost Prescriptions, Lowering Out-of-Pocket Costs for Members
Published: Tuesday, December 5th, 2023 @ 2:24 am
By: Eastern NC NOW Staff
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The pill is expected to hit shelves next year.
Published: Monday, July 31st, 2023 @ 6:04 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Record drug shortages across the United States are delaying potentially lifesaving treatments for thousands of patients around the country.
Published: Wednesday, June 14th, 2023 @ 11:53 pm
By: Daily Wire
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Remarks by President Biden on How His Build Back Better Agenda Will Lower Prescription Drug Prices
Published: Friday, November 5th, 2021 @ 7:55 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Lower Costs, More Cures Act brings market-based approach and innovative solutions to lowering prescription drug costs
Published: Wednesday, July 7th, 2021 @ 3:32 am
By: Thom Tillis
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This is a very big announcement - the biggest ever, concerning drugs and drug pricing. So, today, I have to tell you it's a great honor for me to announce that my administration is issuing two groundbreaking rules to very dramatically lower the price of prescription drugs for the American people.
Published: Wednesday, November 25th, 2020 @ 12:37 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Statement from the Press Secretary on Price Transparency for Medical Services and Prescription DrugsToday, the Trump Administration finalized the most far-reaching price transparency reform in the history of American healthcare - fulfilling a commitment President Donald J. Trump made to the American people.
Published: Friday, October 30th, 2020 @ 9:51 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Their phone refill system is past the point of operational.
Published: Sunday, April 5th, 2020 @ 8:22 am
By: LifeZette
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Recently, California Governor Gavin Newsom shared a new idea for how the state can address its ever-growing homeless population: doctors’ prescriptions for housing.
Published: Saturday, March 14th, 2020 @ 5:46 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 3.
Published: Friday, December 13th, 2019 @ 4:41 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Today, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Jim Carroll released the following statement ahead of National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, which is Saturday, October 26.
Published: Friday, October 25th, 2019 @ 1:26 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Globe Pharmacy located at 401 Evans St. provides students, residents, and employees in Uptown Greenville access to pharmacy services like immunizations and prescription medications.
Published: Monday, July 29th, 2019 @ 8:31 pm
By: Daniel Bunting
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North Carolina taxpayers are paying Merck, the $210 billion dollar pharmaceutical company that produces Viagra, among other drugs, some $12.5 million in tax incentives to build in Durham.
Published: Monday, July 29th, 2019 @ 6:28 pm
By: Carolina Journal
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We will work every day to ensure all Americans have access to the quality, affordable medication they need and they deserve.
Published: Saturday, October 13th, 2018 @ 1:18 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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For Cathy, opioids are part of the blend of medications that keep her functioning
Published: Wednesday, August 22nd, 2018 @ 12:50 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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One of my greatest priorities is to reduce the price of prescription drugs.
Published: Sunday, May 13th, 2018 @ 10:20 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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I am linking you to this bit of wisdom because Undeniable Facts of Life in 2012 are still Undeniably True 2018.
Published: Friday, March 23rd, 2018 @ 4:13 pm
By: Alex J. Ortolano
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New rules that set limits on the quantity of opioids that can be prescribed take effect Jan. 1, 2018
Published: Friday, December 29th, 2017 @ 7:23 pm
By: Governor's Office
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On 10-24-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Linda Rivers, 51 years of age, of 479 Gray Road and Richard James Garrison, 50 years of age, of 479 Gray Road in Chocowinity
Published: Sunday, November 5th, 2017 @ 1:56 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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Governor Cooper encourages North Carolinians to participate in the 14th Annual National Prescription Drug Take Back Day tomorrow, Saturday, October 28, 2017
Published: Friday, October 27th, 2017 @ 5:44 pm
By: Governor's Office
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On 05-12-2017, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Emanuel Lee Ruffin, 30 years of age, of 1270 Mary Street in Chocowinity and Donnell Lamar Perry, 28 years of age, of 833 Boston Avenue in Washington
Published: Sunday, May 28th, 2017 @ 5:39 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Dr. Angela Black Smith, PharmD, whose research and analysis could save the state $2.5 million a year in prescription costs, recently won recognition as a recipient of the 2016 Governor's Award for Excellence.
Published: Thursday, October 6th, 2016 @ 2:09 am
By: Russell Allen
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On 12-11-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit served arrest warrants on Vergia Jones, 64 years of age, of 315 Nelson Farm Road in Chocowinity.
Published: Thursday, January 7th, 2016 @ 3:01 am
By: Stan Deatherage
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On 3-25-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Christopher Alligood, 43 years of age, of 535 Sawmill Landing in Bath and Pamela Dawn Johnson, 43 years of age, of 15503 Hwy. 32 North in Pinetown. Alligood was charged with two counts of Possession of...
Published: Friday, March 27th, 2015 @ 6:43 am
By: Chris Downey
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On 2-13-2015, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office Drug Unit arrested Vernon Holloway, 44 years of age, of 2850 Pungo Creek Road in Pinetown. Holloway was charged with Obtaining Controlled Substance by Misrepresentation/Fraud (Doctor Shopping) and Trafficking in Opium.
Published: Sunday, March 22nd, 2015 @ 7:18 am
By: Chris Downey
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On June 10, 2014, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff's Office served an arrest warrant on Kent Williams Jr., age 48, of 65 Elks Circle in Chocowinity.
Published: Thursday, June 12th, 2014 @ 4:15 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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Below are responses from real people across North Carolina describing how the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is making health insurance far less affordable while often forcing them off their current plans.
Published: Sunday, December 29th, 2013 @ 7:32 am
By: Civitas Insitute
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Below are responses from real people across North Carolina describing how the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) is making health insurance far less affordable while often forcing them off their current plans.
Published: Friday, December 27th, 2013 @ 8:49 pm
By: Civitas Insitute
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North Carolina could save more than $3 billion in Medicaid prescription costs over the coming decade by negotiating discounts through pharmacy networks...
Published: Monday, June 24th, 2013 @ 5:16 pm
By: John Locke Foundation
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On May 7, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Jerry Alonzo Narron, age 55, of 503 King Blount Drive in Bath.
Published: Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 6:38 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On May 7, 2013, Investigators with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office Drug Unit arrested Hilton Ray Everson, age 37, of 2541 Swindell Road in Pantego.
Published: Wednesday, May 8th, 2013 @ 4:04 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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On May 2, 2013, Deputies with the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office served arrest warrants on James Deverone Sadler, age 32, of 100 Camel Drive in Washington.
Published: Saturday, May 4th, 2013 @ 3:05 pm
By: Stan Deatherage
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