Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs – ET HealthWorld

Feds seek to limit telehealth prescriptions for some drugs – ET HealthWorld

Washington: The Biden administration moved Friday to require patients see a doctor in person before getting attention deficit disorder medication or addictive painkillers, toughening access to the drugs against the backdrop of a deepening opioid crisis. The proposal could overhaul the way millions of Americans get some prescriptions after three years of relying on telehealth … Read more

FDA Warns of Websites Selling Adderall Illegally

FDA Warns of Websites Selling Adderall Illegally

April 12, 2022 – The FDA and Drug Enforcement Administration have issued joint warnings to online pharmacies they say are illegally selling Adderall without prescriptions. Adderall, an amphetamine-based stimulant used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, “has a high potential for abuse and addiction and should only be used under the supervision of a licensed … Read more

India’s public spending on healthcare lowest in BRICS nations; tech can improve access: DEA Secy

India’s public spending on healthcare lowest in BRICS nations; tech can improve access: DEA Secy

India’s public expenditure on health is the lowest among the BRICS nations, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA) Secretary Ajay Seth said stressing that technology can play a great role in improving access to healthcare. BRICS is the grouping of five major emerging countries — Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa — which together represent … Read more