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Reports: Texas program aims to curb drug abuse
NEW YORK — A new program in Texas aims to track prescribed controlled substances to catch dealers and abusers, according to published reports.
The Associated Press reported that the Texas Department of Public Safety had created Prescription Access in Texas, an online database that healthcare professionals and law enforcement officials can immediately access to see what drugs a patient has received in the state in the last year.
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Rite Aid joins Univision-led prescription discount network
NEW YORK — Rite Aid has joined a prescription discount card program for Hispanics, the group offering the card said Tuesday.
Effective immediately, Rite Aid stores will accept the UnivisionFarmacia card, distributed by a partnership between media company Univision Enterprises, EnvisionRxOptions and HolaDoctor. The UnivisionFarmacia network includes more than 32,000 pharmacies around the country. Members receive discounts of up to 85% on generic drugs, with an average savings of 40% across brand and generic drugs, the group said.