Pharmacies are closing across Iowa, and there are concerns that more closures will follow, according to a new study from Drake University professor Michael Andreski. Study Drake. His findings reveal a troubling trend showing alarming closure rates across the state, especially among independent pharmacies not affiliated with large chains. At least 87 of those pharmacies … Read more
A leading psychiatrist says children are not being overdiagnosed with ADHD despite concerns about a spike in prescriptions for powerful stimulants. NHS statistics show that 125,000 children and teenagers in England are taking drugs such as Ritalin for symptoms such as poor concentration, a quarter more than before the Covid pandemic. Isobel Heyman, consultant child … Read more
(NEXSTAR) – Rite Aid Corporation has filed for bankruptcy protection to reduce its large debt and restructure the company. The move, announced Sunday, comes as Rite Aid is facing financial challenges, including those caused by opioid-related lawsuits. However, Rite Aid has assured customers that it is not going out of business and will continue to … Read more