Drug Costs On the Rise for Elderly

A new study from the AARP group points to increased drug costs putting extra strain on the elderly in the United States. AARP released information that brand name drug prices went up by an average of 7.4% last year. This increased price far exceeds the current national interest rate. Read more

$36 Billion Spent on Cholesterol, Diabetes and Metabolic Drugs

Adults in the United States spent nearly $36 billion on prescription drugs to lower blood sugar, reduce cholesterol, or help with other metabolic problems in 2005, according to the latest information from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Read more