Doctor explores how to cut patients’ prescription costs
A physician discusses the impact of drug prices on patients and urges carrying insurance drug lists to visits. The dialogue notes that many doctors do not address cost, that cheaper alternatives often exist, and that calling the office about expensive prescriptions could save money. The exchange also touches grapefruit interactions, tangelos, and a patient’s cholesterol concerns.
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American Journal of Managed Care
Cholesterol test tips from Graedons and health notes
Joe and Dr Teresa Graedon discuss cholesterol interpretation and heart health, offer their Guide to Cholesterol and Heart Health for $2, and answer reader questions on reflux drugs and hip fractures, magnesium for constipation, and general wellness. They promote Best Choices From The People's Pharmacy and invite email letters via their site.
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Graecions’ People’s Pharmacy
P.O
Durham
Joe
Teresa Graedon
People’s Pharmacy
Rodale Books
PeoplesPharmacy.com
Man Seeks Help For Temper Before It's Too Late
James of Fort Wayne Indiana writes of a burning temper that emerges during pressure, causing verbal abuse at home. Abby recommends his booklet The Anger in All of Us and How to Deal With It, plus steps to redirect impulses and prevent escalation.
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Abby
James
Fort Wayne
Ind
U.S
P.O
Mount Morris
AARP Driver Safety Class and Center trip offerings
The Center for Creative Living hosts an AARP Driver Safety Class from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at 3501 Dr. Elsie Hamm Drive. There is a $10 fee, no tests, and a certificate qualifying insurance discounts for three years. Monthly sessions require enrollment by calling 248-0471. The center also lists trips to Frederick on Feb 17 for an oyster fry and exhibits, a four night Carnival cruise to Cozumel April 11-17 with prices from 775 to 835, and Scout Night basketball Feb 10 at Cameron University with free admission for Scouts in uniform. For trips, contact Pat Pitts at 248-0471.
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AARP
Center For Creative Living
Elsie Hamm
Frederick
Crawford
Pioneer Heritage
Ramona
Adventure Travel
Cozumel
Mexico
Galveston
Cameron University
Aggie
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the People's Pharmacy
King Features Syndicate
Sam
Dayton
Minn
Abigail van Buren
Jeanne Phillips
Pauline Phillips
Universal Press Syndicate
Dear Abby
Channel 5
Lawton
Jayesh Panchal
Dr. Panchal
S.W. Lee Blvd
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Genesis Lad Ticouriery of Medical
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Genesisokc.com
Ocean View
Pat Pitts
Aggies
East Central University
The
Constitution Staff
Treasure Lake
Torkyo
Job Corps
JOB Corps Center
Indiahoma Road
Indiahoma
Vinits
11Th & A
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