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Upcoming Events featuring
National CooperativeRx
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| 2011 Wisconsin SHRM State Conference
October 12-14
Madison, WI
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National Prescription Drug Take Back Event
October 29
Nationwide
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Illinois CUPA-HR Fall Conference
November 7-8
Utica, IL
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National CooperativeRx is a not-for-profit coalition founded and owned by plan sponsors to achieve higher value prescription benefits through volume purchasing, clinical solutions, actionable data and unparalleled customer service. For your sales and marketing needs, please contact us at 866-679-9479, extension 223
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Greg Horstman, CEO of WisconsinRx | National CooperativeRx, has created a short yet informative video to describe the cooperative's value and history. To view the video, click on the image above. You'll be directed to the cooperative's web site, where you can view it straight from the homepage.
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American Pharmacists Association. Primatene Mist, the only over-the-counter inhaler for occasional, mild asthma, is going away at the end of the year. While the FDA has prompted the withdrawal, there is a concern that some patients may be self-treating and won't seek medical assistance due to lack of health insurance or financial difficulties. (Tanzi, 9/23) Full story
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World Pharma News. Oxaliplatin, an anticancer drug often used to treat colorectal cancer, appears to cause nerve damage. Although not recommending patients to discontinue the drug, Johns Hopkins researchers will continue investigating the effects of the drug on nerve damage so that patients and physicians can make informed decisions. (9/29) Full story
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Health.com. Saw Palmetto is a supplement taken by millions of middle-aged men to cope with symptoms of an enlarged prostate. Research has shown that the supplement is only as effective as a placebo, without any actual benefits. (Harding, 9/27) Full story
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CNNMoney. The Kaiser Family Foundation recently released new statistics stating that family health insurance costs rose 9% this year. The cost averaged $15,073 this year for an insured worker with a family of four. That was up sharply from $13,770 last year. Employers are paying the majority of the price hike. (Kavilanz, 9/27) Full story
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Bloomberg. A Consumer Reports survey revealed that 48% of participants surveyed didn't fill a prescription or opted out of a recommended medical test this year in order to save money. That percentage is up from 39% last year. (Wechsler, 9/27) Full story
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CNN Health. Propofol, also known as Diprivan, is a common sedative given to people undergoing colonoscopies. However, since Micheal Jackson's death of acute Propofol intoxication while using the drug as an unapproved sleep aid, it's been getting a lot more attention. Some patients are now wary of using the drug during procedures. (Landau, 9/27) Full story
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American Pharmacists Association. Congress is considering a drug shortages proposal that would require drug manufacturers give notice to the FDA about potential shortages. The heads-up of a discontinuation or interruption in the manufacturing process would enable the FDA to work with other drug manufacturers to increase production. (Yap, 9/27) Full story
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CBS. The drug company Amgen is asking congress to consider legalizing kickbacks to physicians. If passed, "drug companies will find it easier to reward doctors with cash or credit for using their drugs, and taxpayer-funded healthcare programs would have to reimburse them for it unless they did their own investigations to prove that kickbacks had been paid." (Edwards, 9/27) Full story
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