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St. Louis-based pharmacy uses technology to cut costs of prescription medication

2 years 1 month ago
It's no secret that the price of prescription drugs costs people more than just money, as millions struggle to pay for life-saving medications. Take the diabetes drug Ozempic. it costs more than $300 with insurance. Without it? Up to a thousand dollars, even at cost-saving pharmacies like Amazon and Costco. The issue itself is a national crisis. During President Joe Biden's recent State of the Union address, he spent several minutes vowing to bring down the cost of medications and going after…
Michelle Li, KSDK

St. Louis transgender center says it will not place moratorium on puberty blocker medication for children

2 years 1 month ago
The leaders of the Washington University Transgender Center at St. Louis Children’s Hospital said they will not place a moratorium on puberty-blocking medication for new patients despite calls from Missouri's attorney general to do so. Attorney General Andrew Bailey called for a moratorium on the medications for new patients last week in the wake of an article from a former employee of the center and an investigation from his office. In a letter to Bailey's office Tuesday, BJC HealthCare CEO…
Sam Clancy, KSDK

Hyundai, Kia roll out free technology upgrade to curb nationwide theft epidemic

2 years 1 month ago
Just one week after announcing they were β€œtesting” anti-theft technology, Hyundai and Kia have announced that technology is now rolling out for free to millions of drivers affected by a nationwide theft epidemic ignited by social media challenges. Both automakers are the focus of a class-action lawsuit claiming the vehicles were defective because certain models built before 2020 did not have an immobilizing device that would prevent the car from starting if keys were not near the vehicle. β€œKia…
Christine Byers, KSDK