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tag | prescription drugs
October 5, 2023 | 1:29 PM
Pennsylvania House votes to criminalize animal sedative while keeping it available to veterinarians
Xylazine, also known as "tranq," is a prescription sedative that vets use to safely treat large farm animals and household pets.
August 12, 2023 | 9:16 AM
Will Pa. be the next state to try to regulate prescription drug costs like public utilities?
A previous version of the bill proposed a five-member board that would be appointed by the governor and approved by the Senate
April 2, 2023 | 6:54 AM
‘You forget to eat’: How Ozempic went from diabetes medicine to blockbuster diet drug
Ozempic has exploded onto the scene, with everyone from Elon Musk to Chelsea Handler talking about taking versions of the drug.
February 15, 2023 | 9:37 AM
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra touts drug price protections during Pittsburgh visit
December 17, 2022 | 8:43 AM
Is Legislation to Safeguard Americans Against Superbugs a Boondoggle or Breakthrough?
The PASTEUR Act, as amended, would provide $6 billion in federal funding over several years to give drugmakers incentive to develop and manufacture lifesaving medications
August 8, 2022 | 5:24 AM
Democrats passed a major climate, health and tax bill. Here’s what’s in it
More than $300 billion would be invested in energy and climate reform, the largest federal clean energy investment in U.S. history.
October 27, 2021 | 2:03 PM
House moves bill to add seniors to prescription drug program
The House voted 199-to-0 on Wednesday to approve the bill that would increase the maximum income for PACENET to $33,500 for single people and $41,500 for married couples. It’s expected to bring more than 20,000 more seniors into the program.
September 26, 2020 | 10:28 AM
What to know about those $200 drug cards President Trump promised
Because so few details of the proposal have been released, it’s not clear how the administration plans to do this.
