Wisconsin man died after asthma inhaler cost skyrocketed to $539, lawsuit says
The parents of Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, are suing Walgreens and OptumRx, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group, over the Wisconsin man's death in 2024.
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Patients with stable asthma keen to step down medication, research finds
Patients with stable asthma are keen to ‘step down’ their medication when appropriate, say researchers who surveyed GP ...
Man dies of asthma attack after inhaler cost skyrockets to more than $500
United Health Group’s pharmacy benefit manager, Optum Rx, stopped covering Cole Schmidtknecht’s ‘life-changing’ inhaler, suit ...
Grieving parents couldn’t understand how their son died of an asthma attack. Then they found out how much his meds now cost
EXCLUSIVE: Shanon and Bill Schmidtknecht tell Rhian Lubin of their grief for son Cole and their fight for a fairer health ...
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Hidden habits worsening asthma in adults
Learn about hidden factors that complicate asthma management in adults, from household allergens to exercise routines, and ...
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Wisconsin couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx, saying son died after $500 price rise for asthma meds
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits management company, alleging that their son died because he couldn’t afford a sudden $500 spike in his ...
Couple sues Walgreens and Optum Rx over son’s death after $500 price rise for asthma meds
A Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens and a pharmacy benefits company alleging their son died because he couldn't afford a sudden $500 jump in the cost of his asthma medication ...
Pregnant NHS worker, 25, died from severe asthma attack after doctor failed to give her crucial test, inquest hears
A PREGNANT NHS worker who tragically died from a severe asthma attack was not given an exhale test before her death, an ...
You won’t believe what Anant Ambani told mother Nita Ambani before marrying Radhika Merchant
Nita Ambani recently opened up about Anant’s health issues and some heart touching moments before his marriage.
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Efficacy of Anticholinergic Drugs in Asthma
Although bronchial hyperresponsiveness to cholinergic agents is a main feature of asthma, the role of anticholinergic drugs in chronic asthma management has been largely underestimated.
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Identifying Chemicals in Our Environment Could Help Medicines Work Better
Your genes play a major role in determining your height, hair and eye color, and skin tone, but they don't tell the entire ...
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Arizona AG accuses asthma drug maker of scheming to avoid Medicaid rebates
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes on Thursday sued drug producer GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for harm done to asthma patients by discontinuing a long-time product.