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Jul 03 2025HEALTH

Understanding the Costs of Buprenorphine Treatment

Buprenorphine is a medication used to treat opioid addiction. It is often prescribed to help people recover from opioid dependence. However, the cost of this treatment can be a big hurdle for many. The price of buprenorphine varies. It depends on factors like insurance coverage and pharmacy pricing. Some people might pay more out of pocket. Others might have their c...

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Feb 17 2025HEALTH

The Money Trail in Medicine: Who's Pulling the Strings?

Medicines are expensive. Health systems around the world are trying to figure out how to make them more affordable. One way to do this is to look at how doctors prescribe medicines, how pharmacists give them out, and how much we spend on them. These are big factors in the cost of healthcare. But there's more to it than just the numbers. The way medicines are prescri...

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Feb 11 2025HEALTH

Can AI Build Trust in Pill-Checking Machines?

Pill mistakes are a big deal. They can lead to serious health problems and cost the healthcare system a lot of money. To stop this, scientists made special machines that check pills automatically. These machines are a lot faster than human pharmacists checking. It is still unknown if pharmacists fully trust these devices. Trust is huge when it comes to technology in ...

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