Walgreens Settles for $100 Million Over Inflated Prescription Costs Exposed on TikTok

Amid rising pharmaceutical prices in the U.S., Walgreens has faced allegations over its pricing practices. The pharmacy chain recently agreed to pay $100 million to settle claims that it excessively inflated prices for insured customers compared to those paying cash. Attorney Angela, utilizing the platform TikTok, provided insights into the allegations, detailing that Walgreens had potentially manipulated prescription drug prices to detrimentally affect customers using health insurance. According to her findings, some copay amounts under insurance were notably higher than the amounts charged to customers paying in cash. In a demonstration to her viewers, Angela … Read more

Jury Awards $7.25 Million in Record-Breaking Medical Malpractice Case After College Student’s Death Linked to Prescription Change

COLUMBIA, Md. — A Howard County Circuit Court jury this month awarded $7.25 million in a medical malpractice lawsuit related to the death of 22-year-old college student Zion Lewis, marking what is believed to be the county’s largest malpractice verdict. Lewis died after his physician altered his prescribed blood thinner regimen to a lower dosage of baby aspirin, a decision that subsequently led to his untimely death. In May 2023, Lewis’ parents filed a wrongful death and medical malpractice suit against Dr. Yousuf Abdul Gaffar and Maryland Oncology Hematology, a noted oncology and hematology group … Read more

Clear Out Your Medicine Cabinet: National Prescription Drug Take Back Day This Saturday

This Saturday marks a significant opportunity for individuals to safely dispose of their outdated prescription medications, with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency spearheading a nationwide initiative known as Prescription Drug Take Back Day. Jefferson City, Missouri — Residents are encouraged to bring their expired or unwanted medications to designated collection points to ensure they are disposed of properly. Lt. Jason Payne of the Jefferson City Police Department emphasizes the acceptance of all solid dosage pharmaceuticals and liquids, provided that the liquids are in their original containers with tightly sealed caps to prevent leaks. This initiative … Read more

Urgent Call for Reform: How Pharmacy Benefit Managers Contribute to Prescription Unaffordability and What States Are Doing About It

In the United States, the escalating cost of prescription drugs is forcing many to sacrifice essential medications, despite systems in place meant to safeguard affordable access. A crucial player in this scenario is the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), whose role in the healthcare system is pivotal yet fraught with critical issues that need immediate address. PBMs, operating primarily as intermediaries between drug manufacturers and healthcare plans, dictate the availability and price of medications through formularies they control. They negotiate deals with drugmakers and manage pharmacy benefits for various employers and government-initiated health plans like Medicare … Read more