Are you getting the wrong prescription?
Article Abstract:
Pharmacy benefit managers are allegedly in connivance with health insurers in drug prescription rackets to the detriment of patients. Patients can counter this deals by questioning changes in their drug's prescription and inquiring about their insurer's list of drugs.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1997
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Xanax or zantac?
Article Abstract:
Confusion over prescription drugs may be avoided by having doctors provide the indication for the drug on the prescription. Patients should also be educated on the drugs they would purchase to avoid mix-ups between similar sounding or spelled drugs.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1993
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Pharmacy by phone
Article Abstract:
The Physicians' Desk Reference announces its new prescription-by-telephone service. Consumers are given a choice among several options of a generic drug and instructions for the proper dosage. The service costs $1.50 per minute.
Publication Name: Reader's Digest
Subject: General interest
ISSN: 0034-0375
Year: 1992
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