Category Archives: Increasing Costs of US Pharmaceuticals

A New 21st Century Weapon of Mass Destruction

Posted on September 18, 2019 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

Before the 2000’s, the world feared WMD (weapons of mass destruction) that involved nuclear technology. The threat of nuclear war, whether accidental or intentional, shaped how the military, our diplomates and alliance nations acted to protect its people and to … Continue reading →

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Why Prescription Medications Are So Expensive

Posted on August 16, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

In last week’s blog, I discussed how patients can take back control of their medication costs. I suggested seven simple ways to reduce the costs of your prescription drugs. Taking steps as an individual to hold down prescription costs, however, … Continue reading →

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How to Make Prescription Drugs More Affordable!

Posted on August 9, 2017 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

An estimated 49% of Americans report using at least one prescription drug in the last 30 days, and a staggering 19% report that they have skipped taking a prescribed medication, or taken less drug than indicated, because of the drug’s … Continue reading →

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Smart Students Formulate Cheaper Generic Drug

Posted on December 7, 2016 by James J. Murray, Fiction Writer

The ever-increasing costs of prescription medications have made dramatic headlines over the last twelve months. One of the more recent and visibly-reported medication increases involved Epipen, the life-saving epinephrine drug used to counteract severe allergic reactions. That drug underwent a … Continue reading →

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