prescription drugs

Dealing with drug shortages is a common responsibility for pharmacies and hospitals. But recent shortages have hit near-record highs, making it harder to shield patients from the impacts.

Health

Drug shortages have hit near-record highs. It’s getting harder to shield patients from the impacts

Morgan Watkins

Managing drug shortages is a routine part of a pharmacist’s job, but it’s become increasingly more difficult as shortages of ADHD medications, chemotherapy drugs and antibiotics continue nationwide.

A picture of a woman in a mask surrounded by renderings of the coronavirus.

Morning Headlines: COVID cases and hospitalizations continue to climb; Akron struggles with school bus driver shortage

Amanda Rabinowitz

The state’s three-week COVID-19 case average is at around 6,000, the highest it's been since October; Akron is the latest district to announce bussing delays due to a driver shortage; Ohio wrapped up its latest COVID-19 vaccine lottery, awarding five $100,000 college scholarships; and more stories.

A picture of the exterior of the Lordstown Motors production facility.

Morning Headlines: Lordstown Motors, Foxconn deal complete; State extends telemedicine prescribing rules

Amanda Rabinowitz

Struggling electric vehicle startup Lordstown Motors has finalized a deal with Taiwanese tech giant Foxconn; the state medical board is extending the use of telemedicine for prescribing drugs or renewing medical marijuana cards through March 2022; Cleveland Mayor-elect Justin Bibb has named a team of transition leaders; and more stories.

Health

The New Book 'The Empire of Depression' Examines How the Western Concept of Depression Has Colonized the World

Jeff St. Clair

The modern term "depression" has displaced many more nuanced descriptions of sadness and grief.

Health

The New Book 'The Empire of Depression' Examines How the Western Concept of Depression Has Colonized the World

Jeff St. Clair

The modern term "depression" has displaced many more nuanced descriptions of sadness and grief.

In this Friday, March 27, 2020 photo provided by Office of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, makeshift hospital rooms stretch out along the floor at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in New York.

Health

Deployed To NYC, Ohio State Pharmacist Fights On The COVID-19 Front Line

Steve Brown

Wexner Medical Center emergency medicine pharmacist Andrew North says the Jacob Javits Center in New York City hardly looks like a convention hall these...

Health

Some Doctors Accused Of Stockpiling Certain Drugs

Jo Ingles

More than a week ago, the state Board of Pharmacy created new limitations for prescribing drugs commonly used to treat lupus, malaria and autoimmune...

Capital University student Kathryn Poe spoke about about her concerns about the costs of medical care at a press conference with UHCAN.

Health

Survey Says Ohioans are Worried About Health Care Costs

Karen Kasler

A group that supports single-payer health care is highlighting a study that shows Ohioans are worried about paying medical costs, and are taking dangerous…

Government & Politics

Gov. DeWine's Medicaid Vetoes Affect Pharmacy Benefit Managers

Jo Ingles

Many of Gov. Mike DeWine’s 25 budget vetoes had to do with changes to Ohio’s Medicaid system. And part of that involves the two pharmacy benefit managers,…

Community

Morning Headlines: Ohio Sues $16M in Alleged Drug Overcharge, Cuyahoga River Fish Safe to Eat

Amanda Rabinowitz

Here are your morning headlines for Tuesday, March 19:Ohio sues over $16M in alleged prescription drug overcharges;Fish in the Cuyahoga River are safe to…