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America’s healthcare costs are in deep crisis

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: The media loves to blame pharma companies for high healthcare costs, but unless we start to invest in healthy lifestyles, we’re headed for a healthcare crisis the likes of which we have never experienced. Forget the fact that prescription drugs only account for $.10 This means higher healthcare costs.

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Owlet Announces FDA-Clearance of the First Prescription Pulse Oximetry Sock for Infants

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Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) of BabySat , the first medical pulse-oximetry device featuring its advanced, wire-free sock design. Innovation in the baby care space matters because some of the largest issues facing caregivers and healthcare providers have yet to be solved. BabySat will be available in the U.S.

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FDA clears way for retail pharmacy sale of abortion pills

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Retail pharmacies in the US will be able to dispense mifepristone-based therapies to end pregnancies after the FDA introduced changes to its regulatory framework for the products. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ACOG) said the FDA’s decision was a victory for women’s health.

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Healthcare Watch October 2023

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Of the eight FDA-approved weight loss drugs on the market, these two are making waves for doctors who believe they represent “a new era for weight loss medications,” and “changing options and giving hope.” Eight in 10 people polled (87%) said they trust their healthcare provider, which might help with the anxiety.

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Getting an Rx does not address health problems

World of DTC Marketing

That means that the healthcare costs in the US will keep increasing as more people get preventable health problems. billion annually in healthcare and productivity losses. There isn’t one method to get people exercising; it will take an approach for every healthcare provider to communicate the importance of exercise.

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Dr B raises $8m for telehealth service to deliver COVID antivirals

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The cash injection will be used to launch a telehealth service that promises to provide prescriptions and services to patients regardless of their ability to pay. The “visitless prescription” service will be available for free for people with low incomes, according to Dr B’s website.

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Prescribing shift for Pfizer’s Paxlovid expands access but draws questions

Pharmaceutical Technology

On 6 July, in an effort to accelerate access, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) allowed pharmacists to also begin prescribing the drug to eligible individuals with Covid-19. They will [check] new prescriptions for appropriateness and accuracy and that doesn't really change based on who's prescribing it.”. How to get Paxlovid.