Mental health advocates split hairs over a drug bill passed by Kansas lawmakers that requires doctors to use cheaper drugs before more expensive ones on Medicaid recipients.
FDA-commissioned international study revealed that anti-smoking cessation smoking pills like Chantix are not linked to any suicide risk or psychiatric side effects. Following the published report on the controversial medication for smokers, drug manufacturers like Pfizer hope to have the Black Box warning lifted before their patent expires.
Experts are investigating the reasons for the rise in U.S. suicide rates.
09 Aug '24 16:35PM
