Cancer Drug Costs Under Scrutiny

Cancer Drug Costs Under Scrutiny

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Vismodegib (Erivedge, Genentech) was approved for advanced basal cell carcinoma based on tumor shrinkage rates of 30% and 43% in people with metastatic and locally advanced forms of the disease, respectively, with a full course of therapy costing $ 75 …
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Addiction plays role in state's deadly diagnosis

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In fact, a 2012 report from the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources states prescription drug overdoses increased from 2001-2010. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention showed the Mountain State had the second highest rate …
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Defendant Allegedly Falsified Drug Tests of Federal Defendants in Return for

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According to the indictment, from July 27, 2009 through December 30, 2010, Diggs was employed as a Senior Counselor by ADR, a company that provides alcohol and drug treatment services. ADR had offices in Forestville, Annapolis, Glen Burnie, and …
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Word file NATIONAL LEGISLATIVE ASSOCIATION ON PRESCRIPTION DRUG PRICES
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