Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Older Drivers Unaware of Risks from Driving and Medications

Most older drivers are unaware of the potential impact on driving performance associated with taking medications, according to new research from the Center for Injury Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB). The findings, released today by the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, indicate that 95 percent of those age 55 and older have one or more medical conditions, 78 percent take one or more medications, and only 28 percent have an awareness of the risks those medications might have on driving ability.

To read more of this story on elderly driving.

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Friday, August 07, 2009

Lean Budgets Put The Spotlight On Rx Drug Plans

“While the cost of prescription drug coverage varies widely, 30%, or the largest group of respondents, said pharmacy benefits represent between 11% and 15% of total health care costs,” says Michael Jacobs, a principal and national clinical practice leader at Buck Consultants. “This is down from last year’s survey, when the largest group indicated their drug benefits made up between 16 % and 20% of total health care costs,” he adds. The decrease may stem from more expensive brand medications moving off-patent and being replaced by lower-cost generics.

To read more click on Rx Drug Plan.

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