Legalizing marijuana lowers demand for prescription drugs, study finds April 18, 2022 AggregatedNews News & Insights 0 Comments “The reductions in drug utilization that we find could lead to significant cost savings for state Medicaid programs. The results also indicate an opportunity to reduce the harm that can come with the dangerous side effects associated with some prescription… Read More→
One Thing Is Clear: Big Pharma Does Not Want Legalization July 14, 2016 AggregatedNews News & Insights 0 Comments There's a body of research showing that painkiller abuse and overdose are lower in states with medical marijuana laws. These studies have generally assumed that when medical marijuana is available, pain patients are increasingly choosing pot over powerful and deadly prescription… Read More→
After Medical Marijuana Legalized, Medicare Prescriptions Drop For Many Drugs July 7, 2016 AggregatedNews News & Insights 0 Comments Prescription drug prices continue to climb, putting the pinch on consumers. Some older Americans appear to be seeking an alternative to mainstream medicines that has become easier to get legally in many parts of the country. Just ask Cheech and… Read More→