Rite Aid seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as it deals with lawsuits and losses

Rite Aid Corp. said in its federal bankruptcy filing that it runs more than 2,000 stores. Most of its locations are on the East and West Coasts, including Idaho

MY TURN: Help combat Idaho opioid crisis

Start by cleaning out your medicine cabinet

OPINION: Partisan rancor takes a brief vacation

Here’s something that you don’t normally see in Washington — the Democratic and Republican leaders of the Senate Finance Committee standing side-by-side at a news conference, talking about a bill aimed to help pharmacists and patients.

Marty and Max: Real Estate Recipes

Today we will discuss two ways to buy an actively marketed home at a bargain, where you actually want to live.

Washington state reaches a nearly $150 million settlement with Johnson & Johnson over opioid crisis

Since the 2000s, drugmakers, wholesalers, pharmacy chains and consultants have agreed to pay more than $50 billion to state and local governments to settle claims that they played a part in creating the opioid crisis

PHD hosts National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

According to the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, in 2021 the north Idaho region had two of the highest prescribing rates in the state.

PHARMACIES: PBMs are killing independent owners

As a local pharmacist, it was refreshing for me to see an article in The Press about the challenges facing pharmacies today. Low insurance reimbursement does not affect only rural pharmacies, however, but is leading to the demise of all independently owned pharmacies. Contrary to what Greg Lopes would want you to believe, PBMs are definitely and primarily responsible for the closure of many pharmacies. Not only, as the article pointed out, are 25% of claims paid below cost, but many more pay mere pennies above the cost of the drug. After adding the direct cost of the vial, lid and label, easily 50% of claims are paid at or below cost.

ADVERTISING: Advertorial — Dangers of heartburn and reflux

With more than 15 million Americans on prescriptions for heartburn and reflux, and many more on over-the-counter (OTC) medications, we can say we have a real problem here!

'That's how deadly it is'

Prosecutor outlines challenges of fighting fentanyl as state passes tougher laws

Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s far more powerful than morphine.The pills can resemble prescription narcotics like Oxycontin, but are counterfeit and often lethal.

EDITORIAL: Four legislators owe voters an explanation

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ADVERTISING: Advertorial — A commitment to patient-centered care

Direct Primary Care (DPC) is revolutionizing the health care landscape, offering a refreshing departure from the traditional fee-for-service model. In essence, DPC fosters a direct relationship between patients and their primary care physicians, unencumbered by insurance intermediaries. This approach prioritizes patient outcomes, access to care, and affordability in profound ways. You may have heard this be termed “membership medicine” or “concierge medicine.”

Preventing pet intoxication

Our furry friends have curious natures, and even though we try our best to keep them safe and healthy, they may still get into trouble when they unknowingly eat human medications or other common household items that are toxic to them.

After Roe, the network of people who help others get abortions see themselves as 'the underground'

Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee, said such laws protect the unborn. While she doesn’t know if anything can be done to prevent people from helping others get abortions, she said, “I would certainly wish that they wouldn’t do it.”

PRESCRIPTIONS: Lower costs are better

There is a bill working its way through the U.S. Congress called the SMART Prices Act (S.1246). This legislation would boost Medicare prescription drug price negotiation by enhancing the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ ability to negotiate lower prices on brand-name drugs. The effect would be — LOWER costs for drugs for Medicare recipients!

DRUGS: Time to nationalize them

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” — Ben Franklin

OPINION: Labrador bets heavily on abortion in his gamble to win higher office

During his first year as Idaho Attorney General, Raul Labrador has placed most of his chips on the abortion issue in his quest for higher office. He has been aided and abetted, free of charge, by Alliance Defending Freedom, a powerful extreme-right legal organization in the nation’s capital that is intent on stamping out any perceived form of abortion across the entire country. ADF played a major role in overturning Roe v. Wade.

Excelling at selling, on a serious tip

Years ago, a salesperson friend told me a story about his daughter. She insisted on buying her favorite gumdrops from a particular candy store owned by Nick, even though a more convenient candy store had recently opened in a shopping mall.

Coeur d'Alene forum tackles fentanyl crisis

No one is immune to dying or losing a loved one because of a fentanyl overdose.

Many Americans are still shying away from EVs despite Biden's push, an AP-NORC/EPIC poll finds

Younger people are more open to eventually purchasing an EV than older adults.

PRESCRIPTIONS: Who exactly are Seniors for Better Care?

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