Prescription Drugs

Cancer-causing NDMA found in ranitidine

FDA investigating cancer-causing impurities in Zantac

Pennsylvania sues Purdue Pharma's Sackler family

040916_JoshShapiro

Shopping abroad for cheaper medication? Here’s what you need to know

Prescription Drugs 08252019

More Narcan needed in fight against opioid epidemic, CDC says

Carroll - Naloxone, Narcan

Addiction recovery specialists to be available 24-7 at Bucks County hospitals

Ashley Eaton-Riley overdose survivor

How to get a cheaper prescription before leaving the doctor’s office

Cash Register 07112019

Antidepressants among common medications tied to increased dementia risk

Bill that would limit opioid prescriptions passes in Pennsylvania Senate

01082018_Opioids_CDC

FDA overlooked red flags in drugmaker’s testing of new depression medicine

Spravato Esketamine Nasal Spray 05172019

The Monthly Migraine: The state of migraine medications in 2019

MIgraine Headaches Nausea 05292019

Penn Medicine drastically cuts opioid prescriptions for some cancer patients

Carroll - The Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Is it a feminist right to want more sex? One company thinks a pill is the answer

Right to Desire Web Site 05102019

TV ads for prescription drug must now include prices

Several sleeping pills must carry new warning about rare – but deadly – side effects

sleep unsplash

Philly launches media campaign touting medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction

Pete_Kinzie_AD_Campaign

Esketamine: what you need to know about this promising new drug for treatment-resistant depression

02212019_woman_pexels

Health Insurance

The high cost of sex: Insurers often don’t pay for drugs to treat problems

01252019_drugs_pills_Flickr

FDA approves new treatment for some leukemia patients

Acute myeloid leukemia

Is it OK to shop generic when it comes to prescription medicine?

safe-pill-disposal-montco-pexels

Health Insurance

IBX members spending less on branded drugs

Carroll - Independence Blue Cross

Temple coffee shop to change neon Adderall sign to something about coffee

Stock_Carroll - Temple University Students

Drop off your expired prescriptions at one of these 47 Montgomery County sites

safe-pill-disposal-montco-pexels

Surgeon General: Alternative opioid addiction strategies more viable than safe injection sites

Jerome_Adams_Surgeon_General

Navy veteran describes 'slippery slope' into opioid addiction – and his journey out

Carroll - Opioid Recovery

Sprained an ankle? In some states, opioid prescriptions are common treatment

01082018_Opioids_CDC

Opioid-related deaths in Pennsylvania are way higher than the numbers show

Stock_Carroll - Heroin packed for street sale

Pennsylvania doctor illegally prescribed thousands of opioid painkillers

01082018_Opioids_CDC

New Jersey bill calls for strict warning label on opioid prescriptions

Stock_Carroll - Hospital ER Medication

Medical Condition

Of ‘miracles’ and money: why hemophilia drugs are so expensive

03092018_kogenate_bayer

In son's obituary, New Jersey family warns 'intuition' could prevent opioid relapse

100517_StoneCarter

Independence Blue Cross to place new limit on opioid drug prescriptions

Pa. residents urged to participate in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

Feds: South Philly doctor pleads guilty to illegal sale of $5 million in pills

022217_AlanSummerspills

Prescription Drugs

Abington hospital to pay $510,000 in pharmacist's theft of 35,000 pills, including oxycodone

01092017_AbingtonHospital_AH

Philly doctor found guilty of prescribing pills that killed patient

Jeffrey Bado

Wolf signs package of bills to combat heroin, opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania

Member of Philly biker gang sentenced to prison for drug scheme

S.J. man arrested for setting restaurant on fire to destroy fraudulent prescriptions

previous Page 2 of 3 next

Leaded Gas Mental Health

Leaded gas led to mental health issues for millions of Americans, study finds

Purchased - A couple cuts vegetables for dinner

Prediabetes: An opportunity to change course

EPA ban PCE TCE

Cancer-causing chemicals used in dry cleaning and some home products banned by EPA

Formaldehyde Air Pollution

Formaldehyde causes more cancer than any other toxic air pollutant. Little is being done to curb...

Purchased - boy feeling frustrated while doing homework with mom at home

Tips for parenting a child with ADHD

Penn Medicine IBX

Penn Medicine, Independence Blue Cross reach agreement on new reimbursement rates

Just In

The contents of this website, such as text, graphics, images, and other material contained on this website, are for informational purposes only and do not constitute medical advice.

ahealthierphilly is sponsored by Independence Blue Cross, the leading health insurance organization in Southeastern Pennsylvania, serving nearly 2.5 million people in the region, providing health news and related information that leads to a more informed, healthier life.

ahealthierphilly and its health-related information resources are not a substitute for the medical advice, diagnosis, and treatment that patients receive from their physicians or health care providers and are not meant to be the practice of medicine, the practice of nursing, or to carry out any professional health care advice or service in the state where you live. Nothing in this website is meant to be used for medical or nursing diagnosis or professional treatment.

Always seek the advice of your physician or other licensed health care provider. Always consult your health care provider before beginning any new treatment, or if you have any questions regarding your health condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read on this site. In the event of a medical emergency, call a doctor or 911 immediately.

This website does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on this website. Descriptions of, references to, or links to other products, publications, or services does not imply endorsement of any kind. Reliance on any information provided by this website is solely at your own risk.

Although we try to keep the information on the site as accurate as possible, ahealthierphilly disclaims any warranty concerning its accuracy, timeliness and completeness of content, and any other warranty, express or implied, including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. ahealthierphilly also reserves the right to temporarily or permanently discontinue this website, any page or any functionality at any time and without any notice.

The website and its content are provided on an “as is” basis.

© 2024 WWB Holdings, LLC. All rights reserved