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Drug expenditure increased dramatically in 2015
Drug Atlas 2015 shows significant increase in drug expenditureThe pharmaceutical expenditures of the legal health insurances (GKV) rose massively in...
Drug conversion affects many patients
New discount agreements cause changes in pharmaceuticals 05/07/2012 The statutory health insurance companies have renegotiated their discount agreements with the...
Medicines Highly increasing intake of opioids
Use of opioids increased significantly in 2015More and more Germans are taking strong painkillers in the form of so-called opioids,...
Take medicines safely - inform pharmacies
Action of the AOK and the Bavarian Pharmacists Association for the safe intake of medicines For many medications, important details...
Medicinal risks when dividing the tablets
Not all tablets are suitable for division 08/21/2014 Many tablets are divided before use to adjust the dosage or to...
Drug revolution Local opioids almost ready for action
Targeted opioids with fewer side effects A new generation of painkillers is nearing completion. These are opioids, which no longer...
Drug residues in drinking water
Drug residues put a strain on drinking water in BerlinDrinking water in Berlin is burdened with a relatively high concentration...
Medicare discounts also for the PKV
Healthcare reform: drug discounts for PKV. The extension of the drug rebate to the private health insurance (PHI) in the...