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Dan Petrella
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State Government Reporter, Chicago Tribune
Chicago
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k-12 education, local government politics, business development environmental issues,public safety public records, growth technology
Content
Illinois looks to rein in drug intermediaries over high costs, but legislation is unresolved and industry says the efforts are flawed
By Lisa Schencker Verified, Dan Petrella Verified| The Brunswick News Verified New patients have recently begun streaming into Del-Kar Pharmacy - an independent, 65-year-old drugstore in North Lawndale - after nearby Walgreens stores closed. The new customers would be a blessing for many businesses, but for Del-Kar it means losing money on many prescriptions. The reimbursements the drugstore receives for filling orders are often less than the cost of filling them, said second-generation owner and pharmacist Edwin Muldrow.
Illinois looks to rein in drug intermediaries over high costs, but legislation is unresolved and industry says the efforts are flawed
By Lisa Schencker Verified, Dan Petrella Verified| The Derrick Verified New patients have recently begun streaming into Del-Kar Pharmacy — an independent, 65-year-old drugstore in North Lawndale — after nearby Walgreens stores closed. The new customers would be a blessing for many businesses, but for Del-Kar it means losing money on many prescriptions. The reimbursements the drugstore receives for filling orders are often less than the cost of filling them, said second-generation owner and pharmacist Edwin Muldrow.
Illinois looks to rein in drug intermediaries over high costs, but legislation is unresolved and industry says the efforts are flawed
By Lisa Schencker Verified, Dan Petrella Verified| Fresno Bee Verified New patients have recently begun streaming into Del-Kar Pharmacy - an independent, 65-year-old drugstore in North Lawndale - after nearby Walgreens stores closed. The new customers would be a blessing for many businesses, but for Del-Kar it means losing money on many prescriptions. The reimbursements the drugstore receives for filling orders are often less than the cost of filling them, said second-generation owner and pharmacist Edwin Muldrow.
Company Info
Chicago Tribune
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