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Flu Vaccine Facts

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Flu season is under way, and, along with it, lots of confusion and unreliable information.

Buprenorphine is one of the most commonly prescribed medications to treat opioid addiction. In 2014, about 60-65% of Americans using medication-assisted treatment received buprenorphine. On July 6, 2016, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that it will raise the limit on the number of patients that can receive the addiction medicine buprenorphine to 275 patients per qualified provider. This article describes potential monetary conflicts in proving buprenorphine, how increased access will affect pharmacists and what they can do to help patients in need of medication supported abstinence and substance abuse counseling.

Declining Hepatitis C Sales

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Reports show that sales and revenue from Hepatitis C treatments are declining. What does this mean for patients?