HEALTH BRIEFS Jun 11, 2008
06 to settle claims that it improperly raised the price charged for the antibiotic Amoxil. Both settlements started when insiders blew the whistle on the companies' bad billing practices. (OregonLive, OR -- News)
Fred Meyer, QFC to offer discount drugs in Oregon and Washington Apr 5, 2008
The prescriptions, sold at that price in 30-day allotments, include amoxicillin, the generic version of the antibiotic Amoxil; fluoxetine, the generic of the antidepressant Prozac; and Loratadine, a generic version of the allergy medication Claritin. Kroger also announced it would sell two generic versions of birth-control pills and a fertility drug, all for $9 each. (OregonLive, OR -- Business)
Medicaid fraud case settled Nov 17, 2007
The defendants reported inflated prices for anti-emetic drugs called Kytril and Zofran and an antibiotic, Amoxil. The Medicaid program reimbursed pharmacies and other customers for the drugs based on their inflated prices, Abbott says. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
OUR OPINION: State board makes right call on Senate proposal Aug 24, 2007
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Fort Pierce cracks down on drugs Jun 24, 2007
Deputies allege that, among dozens of pharmaceuticals, the stores sold drugs such as Vermox (used to combat various forms of worms), Amoxil (amoxicillin) and Perlutan (injectable contraceptive). Deputies found syringes as well as injectable medications in counter drawers, arrest reports said. (The Palm Beach Post)
‹ Wal-Mart/SAM'S CLUB $4 Generic Prescription Program Oct 20, 2006
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A list of Drugs available through Wal-Mart Drug Plan Oct 20, 2006
The following generic prescriptions are available under the Wal-Mart $4 generic prescription drug program, as of October 17, 2006. The price is available in select stores only, and to up to a 30 day supply at commonly prescribed dosages. (10NBC.com, NY)
List: Wal-Mart generic drugs Oct 6, 2006
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