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Hopewell Health Centers lays off 35 employees because of drug manufacturers’ restrictions on a little-known federal program
By: Theo Peck-Suzuki | Report for America
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ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Being on Hopewell’s RN care management team was Erin Eddleblute’s dream job. “We were kind of — and this was how our boss referred… Read More

Is lecanemab the Alzheimer’s drug that will finally make a difference?
By: Jon Hamilton | NPR
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A drug that offers a small benefit to Alzheimer’s patients is making a big splash with doctors who treat the disease. The drug, a monoclonal antibody called lecanemab, dominated last… Read More

Adderall shortage raises questions about widespread dependency on the drug
By: PBS Newshour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NewsHour) — There is a national shortage of Adderall, a drug used to treat several attention-deficit disorders. Intermittent manufacturing delays and a lack of supply to meet market… Read More

The FDA has officially declared a shortage of Adderall
By: Ayana Archie | NPR
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The FDA has confirmed the nation is experiencing a shortage of Adderall after many pharmacies around the country have been unable to fill prescriptions and keep… Read More

Prescription Disposal Site Permanently Housed at WV Capitol
By: Associated Press
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) – A permanent prescription drug disposal site is being placed at the West Virginia Capitol so people wanting to dispose of medication can do so all year…. Read More