I should have addressed this before I waxed poetic about my stimulator. . . . The device and surgery are expensive and upkeep, like changing the battery, means more money spent over time. I know patients who have spent between $40,000 and $60,000 for the…
Before the permanent stimulator is implanted, some patients, like me, have a trial to see if the device is likely to work. The trial is less expensive and less invasive than the permanent surgery. It has shown to be a more effective predictor of the…
I just saw that ChronicBabe also mentions the voluntary restrictions, including a link to the Kaiser Family Foundation’s coverage, which explores details and many opposing views on the topic. Great coverage. Thanks, Babe! Last Updated on July 23, 2013 by Kerrie Smyres
The country’s top drug companies pledged yesterday to adhere to self-imposed restrictions on drug advertising. Critics argue that the guidelines, which aren’t legally binding, are insufficient. USA Today summarizes the guidelines in Drug Ad Guidelines Hold a Few Surprises; Associated Press writers consider the downfalls…
Imagine getting a triptan without spending a small fortune every time you fill the prescription. The FDA has tentatively approved the manufacture and marketing of a generic version of Imitrex (sumatriptan). According to the FDA, final approval for any drug is contingent upon the expiration…