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Wisconsin Employee Benefit Advisors CE DayMadison, WI State Capitol 1:30-4:30 Learn more
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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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November is National Diabetes Month
24 Million: People in America living with diabetes
57 Million: People in America at risk of developing type 2 diabetes
If left uncontrolled, type 2 diabetes can cause serious health problems like heart disease, stroke, and blindness. People may be at increased risk for type 2 diabetes if they: - Are overweight
- Exercise less than 3 times a week
- Are over 45 years old
- Have high blood pressure or high cholesterol
- Have a parent, brother, or sister with diabetes
People can lower their chances of developing type 2 diabetes by: - Eating healthy
- Watching their weight
- Being active
- Controlling blood pressure and cholesterol
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HealthDay. Drugs to keep hair from turning grey, to grow longer eyelashes, to prevent wrinkles and to stop male-pattern baldness are a few of the lifestyle drugs highlighted in this article. The FDA doesn't have a different category for these drugs, and they go through the same testing process as drugs for medical treatment. The industry for lifestyle drugs is estimated at over $27B worldwide. (Salamon, 11/4) Full story
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The New York Times. A 2007 study revealed that almost 3 in 10 women use a drug to help them fall asleep every week. 15M US women aged 40-59 use sleeping pills, twice the number of men using sleeping pills in that age bracket. Many women who take drugs to help them fall asleep are worried they will become addicted, needing the pills anytime they want to fall asleep. (Paul, 11/4) Full story
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Surescripts Press Release. Surescripts, a company that specializes in electronic health information sharing, released a press release this week stating that the majority of doctors in the US now use e-Prescribing. The hope is that by sending prescriptions electronically, doctors will save money and time, while increasing the accuracy of prescriptions. (11/9) Full story
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US FDA. Patients that currently take rosiglitazone-containing medicines (Avandia, Avandamet, and Avandaryl) will need to enroll in the Avandia-Rosiglitazone Medicines Access Program in order to continue receiving the medications. The drugs treat type 2 diabetes, but may increase a patient's risk of heart attack. The drugs will no longer be available in drug stores after November 18, and will need to be mail-ordered. (11/4) Full story
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The White House. Judge Laurence H. Silberman ruled this week in favor of the Affordable Care Act, stating that the law was legal in regards to the constitution and reaffirming Congress' authority. Judge Silberman is a senior federal judge who was appointed in 1985 by President Reagan. (Cutter, 11/8) Full story
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The Hill. In effort to save millions of dollars on the Medicaid program, three members of the house proposed legislation that would encourage states to promote generic drugs over brand-name drugs. The bill would allow states to retain half of the money saved from the use of generics. (Kasperowicz, 11/4) Full story
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