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Upcoming Events featuring
National CooperativeRx
National CooperativeRx Annual Member Meeting in Anchorage
March 19-20, 2013
Anchorage, AK
National CooperativeRx Annual Member Meeting in Madison April 24, 2013
Madison, WI
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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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March: Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Of cancers that affect both men and women, colorectal cancer is the second leading cancer killer in the United States. Colorectal cancer affects all racial and ethnic groups and is most often found in people ages 50 and older.
The best way to prevent colorectal cancer is to get screened regularly starting at age 50. There are often no signs or symptoms of colorectal cancer - that's why it's so important to get screened.
People over age 50 are at highest risk for colorectal cancer. Other risk factors include smoking, having a family history of colorectal cancer, and being African American.
Everyone can take these healthy steps to help prevent colorectal cancer:
- Get screened starting at age 50.
- Quit smoking and stay away from secondhand smoke.
- Get active and eat healthy.
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Time. In the largest study of its kind, researchers found that aspirin can protect women from melanoma. Women who took aspirin twice a week showed a 21% decreased risk of developing skin cancer. (Sifferlin, 3/11) Full Story
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Time. Research has found that the effectiveness of the DTaP vaccine, which protects against pertussis, wanes over time. This is thought to be due to a change in the formula which occurred 15 years ago to lessen the side effects of the drug. A booster shot is available for children at age 11 or 12. Children who still developed the disease after receiving a vaccine were found to have less symptoms than those who had never been vaccinated. (Rochman, 3/11) Full Story
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HealthDay. Three experimental drugs may help to ease the symptoms of Parkinson's disease, although they still won't be a cure. The drugs ease dizziness and lightheadedness, and decrease the amount of time during the day that patients experience symptoms. (Doheney, 3/14) Full Story
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Reuters. Sir Andrew Witty, CEO of GlaxoSmithKline, has stated that new drugs should be less expensive as the pharmaceutical industry takes advantage of efficiencies in research and development. Prices will continue to drop as fewer drugs fail and as world demand for medicines increase product volume, contributing to lower unit costs. (Hirschler, 3/14) Full Story
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Reuters. Voters in Colorado and the state of Washington have approved marijuana for recreational use, and now the International Narcotics Control Board (INCB) is asking the US federal government to crack down on them. President Obama has previously said it doesn't make sense to "focus on recreational drug users in a state that has already said that, under state law, that's legal." (3/14) Full Story
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HealthDay. The FDA wants to relax the approval process for drugs that could prevent or slow Alzheimer's disease. The disease currently has no cure, and millions of Americans are at risk of developing it as the population ages. (3/14) Full Story
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