Man dies of asthma attack after inhaler cost skyrockets to more than $500
United Health Group’s pharmacy benefit manager, Optum Rx, stopped covering Cole Schmidtknecht’s ‘life-changing’ inhaler, suit ...
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Man dies of asthma attack after inhaler cost skyrockets to more than $500
In early childhood, Schmidtknecht’s asthma meant being tethered to an albuterol emergency inhaler and unexpected ... to deny patients’ the best medication to treat their conditions.
Man Died After Inhaler Price Rose to $539, Lawsuit Alleges
Cole Schmidtknecht had chronic asthma since he was a child, and had used a steroid inhaler to control his symptoms for more ...
When the Cost of His Asthma Inhaler Went Up $500, His Parents Claim He Couldn't Pay. Two Weeks Later He Was Dead at 22
Cole Schmidtknecht, 22, couldn't pay for his daily inhaler due to the “prohibitively expensive” price increase, but then he died of an asthma attack, per a lawsuit filed by his parents ...
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Pembrokeshire asthma project a 'game changer' for patients
An asthma review programme in Pembrokeshire schools has improved the lives of nearly 400 children. The North and South Pembrokeshire Clusters’ Asthma Primary Schools project has provided essential ...
This Wisconsin couple is suing Walgreens, Optum Rx — alleging 22-year-old son died after sudden $500 price spike on asthma meds. Here’s their case and how to deal wi…
His parents have now filed a lawsuit against both the pharmacy benefits-management company and Walgreens, claiming they are ...
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When the Cost of His Asthma Inhaler Went Up $500, His Parents Claim He Couldn't Pay. Two Weeks Later He Was Dead at 22
Without his daily inhaler to help control the symptoms of asthma, the suit says Cole’s ... and was given emergency treatment but “despite their best efforts, Cole never woke up again.” ...
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Wisconsin college student dies from asthma attack after cost of inhaler jumps nearly $500
Wisconsin college student dies from asthma attack after cost of inhaler jumps nearly $500 ...