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Magellan Rx Trend Report

Understanding Pharmacy Trends: How to Stay Ahead

Specialty drug spend made up 41% of all drug spend ($318 billion) for the United States and European countries in 2017(1). New projections show specialty drugs will contribute to ALL of 2018 total drug spend growth due to a combination of explosive pharmacy trend in the specialty drug arena as well as declines in traditional…

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Seasonal Affective Disorder

Some people experience a serious mood change during the winter months, when there is less natural sunlight. This condition is called seasonal affective disorder (SAD). SAD is a type of depression, and usually lifts during spring and summer. Seasonal affective disorder impacts those who live in specific geographical areas, typically those who live in northern…

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Healing after suicide

Living with a mental health condition

Reasons to tell people about it Whether or not you discuss your condition with family, friends or coworkers is a personal decision. You may find it hard to talk about your diagnosis, or you may be concerned about how others will react. Ideally, the people around you will accept your illness and be encouraging. Bear…

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13 tips to take control of stress

Stress is a part of everyone’s life in one way or another. But did you ever consider that stress doesn’t always have to be a bad thing? What if you found ways to make stress a positive thing? Stress is complicated and tends to impact people over a long period of time. Here are a…

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In 2012, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) calculated that healthcare providers wrote 259 million prescriptions for opioid painkillers. That is enough for every American adult to receive a bottle of pills.

How to safeguard & properly dispose of medications in your home

Prescription drug abuse is a growing issue and affects people from all walks of life. With that in mind, it’s important for the health and safety of your family and others who come into your home that you safeguard and properly dispose of prescription medications. Safeguarding medications Ask your pharmacist if prescribed medicines in your…

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How to say no to drugs and alcohol

Alcohol is part of many traditions and is often served at parties and other functions. And although many drugs are illegal or legal only with a prescription, people may offer them to you. If you’re in a situation where someone is offering you alcohol or drugs, try this: Look the person in the eye. In…

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December 2018: AIDS Awareness Month

It’s AIDS Awareness Month, and we want to recognize and remember those lost to AIDS, support those living with HIV, help to spread awareness about prevention and treatment, and provide information around our patient-centric AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) services that have helped so many patients. By the numbers Did you know that more than…

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Magellan Crisis Communications Resources available 24/7/365

Sadly, nearly every day Americans are faced with traumatic events. Whether it be weather-related incidents, mass shootings or other emergencies, these experiences are frightening. In response, Magellan has developed a Crisis Communications Resources page that includes downloadable tip sheets in English and Spanish about: Helping children cope after a traumatic event How to cope after…

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