Minoxidil, a popular hair loss treatment, may be in short supply, experts warn. Minoxidil is the main active ingredient in Rogaine, which is applied to the scalp. Minoxidil has been shown to be most effective when taken orally, but this form has not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat hair loss. …
Pharmacies are closing across Iowa and there are fears more closures may be on the horizon, according to a new study by Drake University professor Michael Andreski. Its findings reveal a disturbing trend showing alarming rates of closures across the state, particularly among independent pharmacies not affiliated with Iowa. major chains. At least 87 of …
Comment on this storyComment Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy late Sunday, dragged by years of debt and a series of lawsuits alleging the pharmacy chain helped fuel the nation’s opioid epidemic by illegally filling painkiller prescriptions. In a statement regarding the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, the company said it received a commitment of $3.45 billion …