Analysis: Lower Part D Rx Prices Doubted (RedNova)
By OLGA PIERCE The prices of prescription drugs are increasing at a record rate, and Medicare Part D has not succeeded in putting on the brakes, said two new studies released Wednesday.

Missouri ranks 15th in Part D enrollment (Springfield Business Journal)
Approximately 716,700 people in Missouri enrolled in Medicare's new Part D prescription drug coverage plan, ranking the state 15th in enrollment numbers across the country, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Families USA: Medicare Part D Plans Raised Prices for Top Drugs Sold toSeniors; Part D Prices Increased 3.7 Pct. Over (U.S. Newswire via Yahoo! News)
Over the past five months, virtually all Medicare (Part D) plans raised their prices for the top drugs prescribed to seniors, according to a report issued today by the health consumer organization Families USA. The report, based on pricing data submitted by the plans to the federal government, contradicts the Bush Administration's assertions that the new Medicare drug program is effectively

Medicare Part D Drug Prices Jumped 3.7% in Last Five Months (Senior Journal)
June 21, 2006 - Over the past five months, virtually all Medicare (Part D) plans raised their prices for the top drugs prescribed to senior citizens, according to a report issued yesterday by the health consumer organization Families USA. The report, based on pricing data submitted by the plans to the federal government, contradicts the Bush Administration's assertions that the new Medicare drug