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๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

The end of the best-selling prescription medication causes pain - 'Outrageous price'

The shortage of the widely-used anticoagulant apixaban in Finland has led to significant distress due to skyrocketing prices and limited access, caused by a patent dispute among pharmaceutical companies.

Mar 2 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
Life & Tech

Save up to 30% on Acuvue, Air Optix and more contacts online

The article highlights discounts on contact lenses and related products available online with an emphasis on customer convenience and prescription requirements.

Feb 27 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

MC Mong, Suspected of Procuring Sleeping Pills Under Ex-Managerโ€™s Name... Police Investigation Launched

Police have launched an investigation into singer MC Mong for allegedly obtaining sleeping pills through a proxy prescription under the name of his former manager.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

My Doctor app was down due to a DDoS attack

The Min Lรฆge app in Denmark, used for doctor communications and prescription renewals, experienced a temporary outage due to a DDoS attack but has since been restored.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Cannot pick up prescriptions at pharmacies

Pharmacy customers in Sweden are currently unable to pick up prescriptions due to disruptions at the Swedish e-Health Agency, without a timeline for resolution.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

When a miracle pill becomes a trap: France's addiction to anti-anxiety medication

France is facing a significant issue with the widespread prescription and dependency on anti-anxiety medications, particularly benzodiazepines.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Antibiotic-resistant Deaths Reach 20,000 a Year... Government Expands 'Prescription Management' to General Hospitals

The South Korean government plans to expand its antibiotic prescription management initiative, currently in a pilot phase at select hospitals, to all general hospitals by 2027 to combat antibiotic misuse and resistance.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Finland's most sold prescription medication ran out in pharmacies due to an unusual reason

A significant shortage of the widely used blood thinner apixaban has occurred in Finland's pharmacies due to a patent dispute among pharmaceutical companies, leaving only the original, more expensive version available.

Feb 24 โ€ข 07:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Pharmacists and doctors arrested for million fraud

Three pharmacists and three doctors in the Stockholm area have been arrested on suspicion of multimillion fraud against Region Stockholm involving prescription drug prices.

Feb 23 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Doctors and pharmacists suspected of defrauding Region Stockholm of millions

Six doctors and pharmacists are suspected of defrauding Region Stockholm of approximately 20 million kronor by charging significantly higher prices for prescription medications related to Botox.

Feb 23 โ€ข 13:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Kaleva: Doctor opens up about a threatening phenomenon in clinics - 'Old-time alcoholics are harmless rascals compared to these cases'

A Finnish doctor expresses concern over increasing violence and inappropriate behavior from patients misusing prescription medications, particularly opioids.

Feb 21 โ€ข 20:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

I need an expensive asthma drug to live. Trumpโ€™s RX plan helped me and many others

A personal account highlights how President Trump's RX plan is providing crucial financial relief for those with chronic illnesses like asthma.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Prescription medications for treating the flu are already in pharmacies: it reminds us why it's important not to delay

Flu prescription medications are now available in pharmacies in Lithuania, highlighting the importance of timely treatment amidst rising flu cases.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Doctor warns of a harsh scam - do not act like this under any circumstances

A Finnish doctor in Rovaniemi is warning patients about a sophisticated phishing email that appears to be from a healthcare provider, urging caution.

Feb 20 โ€ข 05:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Anja was astonished at the pharmacy โ€“ a rise "like coffee"

Anja was shocked to discover that the price of her prescription medication, Apixaban, had skyrocketed from โ‚ฌ16.65 to โ‚ฌ43.50 within five months at a pharmacy in Vantaa.

Feb 19 โ€ข 07:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Starting from July, the state will compensate for the pharmacist service fee for the cheapest prescription medications

Starting from July, the Latvian state will provide compensation for pharmacist service fees for certain prescription medications to increase accessibility for vulnerable populations.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Teresa Siudem: Civil Service - There is a Diagnosis, but No Prescription

A new document outlines the current state of Poland's civil service, highlighting major issues and strategic goals for improvement, but emphasizes that it lacks the legal enforceability of a formal law.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

TrumpRx: what it is, how it works, and why the new platform for buying medications in the US generates debate

Donald Trump recently introduced TrumpRx, a new online platform aimed at transforming the way Americans purchase prescription medications to potentially save money.

Feb 16 โ€ข 19:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Fertility treatment given special emphasis as Trump Rx site goes live

TrumpRx, the new US drug discount program launched by President Trump, notably includes fertility medications, though experts warn it may not deliver on the broader promises made regarding prescription drug costs.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Pharmacies: 'The Waiting Line is Getting Longer'

Pharmacies in Germany are facing increasing medication shortages, particularly prescription drugs like Candesartan, Metformin, and high-dose Ibuprofen, as manufacturers struggle to meet demand.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Pollen vaccination on a blue prescription for those under 18

Children under 18 in Norway can now receive the allergy vaccination Itulazax on a blue prescription, starting for those aged five and above.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Is consumption tax reduction a prescription? What are the risks embedded in Japan's economy under "Takaichi's strong leadership"?

The article discusses Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's proposal for a two-year suspension of the consumption tax on food and explores the potential impacts and risks on the economy through an interview with chief economist Ryutaro Kono.

Feb 15 โ€ข 02:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Woman arrested with medical stamps and prescription pads without signatures in Cerqueira Cรฉsar

A woman was arrested in Cerqueira Cรฉsar, Brazil, for possessing unsigned medical prescriptions and stamps during a police operation.

Feb 14 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Health: Medication via Screen

A pharmacist in Germany has integrated an e-prescription terminal to better serve a small community lacking a physical pharmacy.

Feb 12 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Health service under fire for inappropriate puberty blocker prescription

A review of the Cairns paediatric gender health service revealed serious issues related to the prescription of puberty blockers to young patients without adequate assessment.

Feb 12 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

'Pregabalin zombie' couple who took 'lethal cocktail of drugs' found dead at home

A couple in Torquay were found dead due to a lethal mix of prescription and illicit drugs after struggling with addiction to painkillers.

Feb 11 โ€ข 21:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Trump Rx prescription drug site โ€˜not a solutionโ€™ for many patients, experts say

Experts argue that the newly launched TrumpRx website will not effectively address high prescription drug prices for many patients in the U.S.

Feb 10 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

How to use TrumpRx to find cheaper cash prices on medications

TrumpRx is a new federal platform aimed at providing discounted prices on prescription medications for consumers in the U.S.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Problems retrieving medicine at the pharmacy

There are issues with retrieving prescriptions at pharmacies due to an unknown error affecting the prescription service in Sweden.

Feb 10 โ€ข 08:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Discharge with many medications: a prescription that may compromise recovery

A new study suggests that elderly patients discharged from the hospital on six or more medications are less likely to regain functional independence during rehabilitation.

Feb 10 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

TrumpRx: Promises for cheap drugs, attacks on Macron and questions about the real benefit

Donald Trump has launched a platform called TrumpRx to provide Americans with accessible prescription drugs while targeting French President Emmanuel Macron.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

The First Year of Drug Reform: 90% of Prescription Drugs Have Become Cheaper, Non-Prescription Prices Continue to Rise

Latvia's drug pricing reform has led to a significant decrease in prescription drug prices, while non-prescription drugs are seeing continued price increases.

Feb 8 โ€ข 18:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

First year of reform: 90% of prescription drugs have become cheaper, while prices of over-the-counter medications continue to rise

A year after the drug price reform in Latvia, 90% of prescription medications have decreased in price, while over-the-counter drug prices have risen.

Feb 8 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What is TrumpRx, the online pharmacy to buy discounted medications in the United States

The Trump administration launched TrumpRx, a website aimed at providing discounted access to prescription medications amidst growing healthcare concerns in the U.S.

Feb 6 โ€ข 15:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

D. Trump announced his name's website, which will offer cheaper prescription drugs

D. Trump has launched a new website aimed at offering discounted prescription medications, part of his strategy to address voter frustration over living costs ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Feb 6 โ€ข 10:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Trump's drug portal launched: medicines at half price, but with a catch

President Donald Trump's long-awaited drug portal, TrumpRx, began operations on February 5, promising Americans unprecedentedly low prices on prescription medications, although experts warn that it may not always be the best option for insured individuals.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Trump lowers the price of Novos Wegovy on new website

President Donald Trump's administration launched a website aimed at providing U.S. residents access to prescription medications at lower prices, featuring weight loss drug Wegovy and diabetes drug Ozempic.

Feb 6 โ€ข 05:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Trump Introduced TrumpRx: New Platform for Cheaper Drug Purchases in the USA

President Donald Trump has launched TrumpRx.gov, an online platform aimed at allowing American consumers to purchase prescription medications at discounted prices as part of efforts to control rising drug costs in the United States.

Feb 6 โ€ข 05:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
Life & Tech

Trump presents new website with discounts on medications

US President Donald Trump introduced a new website aimed at providing lower prices on prescription medications for American consumers, featuring agreements with major pharmaceutical companies.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Trump administration launches TrumpRx to lower prescription drug costs

The Trump administration has unveiled TrumpRx, a new website designed to help Americans access discounted prescription medications directly from manufacturers as part of efforts to reduce health care costs.

Feb 6 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Trump administration launches TrumpRx website for access to discounted drugs

The Trump administration has launched the TrumpRx website to help Americans access discounted prescription drugs directly from manufacturers as part of efforts to reduce healthcare costs.

Feb 6 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Trump launches website with discounts on prescription drugs, including Ozempic

US President Donald Trump has launched TrumpRx.gov, a platform offering up to 85% discounts on prescription medications, including weight loss products like Ozempic and Wegovy.

Feb 6 โ€ข 00:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Kimberley residents alarmed by pharmacy's prescription errors

Residents of Kimberley are expressing concern after several customers received incorrect prescriptions and medications from local pharmacies, prompting an apology and a promise to review dispensing guidelines from the pharmacy owner.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

A woman played a cruel coffee trick on her ex

A thirty-year-old woman poisoned her former boyfriend's coffee by mixing in prescription drugs for three days in August 2023, despite their recent separation.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The trial for Shared Dreams begins, on the verge of prescription

Next week, the trial for Shared Dreams will begin, examining whether public funds were misappropriated in a housing project associated with the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo, involving key figures such as the Schocklender brothers and De Vido.

Feb 3 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Life & Tech

In Latvia, prescriptions can also be used to purchase prescription medications in Finland

Latvian residents will now be able to use their e-prescriptions to buy prescription medications while visiting Finland, as announced by the Latvian Digital Health Center.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Moraes reduces sentencing and maintains house arrest for Roberto Jefferson

Minister Alexandre de Moraes of the Supreme Court has acknowledged the prescription of two crimes for former deputy Roberto Jefferson, maintaining his house arrest while reducing his sentence for inciting violence against authorities.

Feb 2 โ€ข 16:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Pharmacies, from blood tests to cancer tests, hereโ€™s what changes

Italian pharmacies will now offer a wider range of services including various tests for health issues such as cancer detection, beyond just prescription purchases.

Jan 15 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Hnis, blood, lymph. An error in the database limited the prescription of materials for absorbing secretions

An error in the database has restricted the prescription of materials necessary for absorbing bodily secretions.

Jan 14 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Channel 4 doctor issues metformin warning - 'it comes at a cost'

A Channel 4 doctor warns that while metformin is widely prescribed, it may have severe side effects that patients should be aware of.

Jan 13 โ€ข 14:50 UTC

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