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Why this physician is running out of sympathy

Richard J. Sagall, MD
Physician
October 6, 2021

Every day I read stories on the Internet and in the newspaper of the deaths of previously healthy people who died of COVID-19. They were good people, caring parents, working people who seemed like responsible citizens. What they all shared was not being immunized against COVID-19.

Maybe they were just “vaccine-hesitant” — one of those who wasn’t convinced of the value and safety of the vaccines. Maybe they didn’t understand the …

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Why this physician is running out of sympathy

Drug discount cards: Tips and tricks to watch out for

Richard J. Sagall, MD
Meds
September 17, 2013

Everywhere I look today, I see ads claiming huge savings from drug discount cards. These cards promise huge savings to consumers, yet they are unable to deliver on these outrageous statements. Now, when I see these ads, I’m skeptical — and you should be too because not all the claims are real.

The old saying, “If it seems too good to be true then it probably is” also applies to drug …

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Drug discount cards: Tips and tricks to watch out for

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