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BRAND NAME DRUGS INCREASING AT Pop-up Exhibit: Reading & Writing contest
contest
contest
contest
Essentials of the 19th Century
10X RATE OF INFLATION During the 19th and early 20th contest
corner
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cornerner
corner
centuries, a variety of objects were corner
Brand Name Drugs Increasing at 10X negotiate prices for drugs provided during used to compliment the activities of
Rate of Inflation stays in the hospital (Part A) or given at the reading and writing. The Art Nouveau
doctors offices intravenously (Part B). This movement in the nineteenth century Enter for a
The largest share of participants in failure to protect older Americans from influenced the use of elegant feminine Chance to Win
TSCL’s (The Senior Citizen’s League) price gouging for prescription meds leads to designs on certain implements.these
2018 Senior Survey, 43%, say that extreme variation in prices of the very same essentials were richly ornamented and SEE’S CANDY
medical expenses were their fastest drug in Part D and Medicare Advantage beautifully made with creative Gift Certificate for a
chocolates.
chocolates.
chocolates.
rising cost in 2017. Just medications plans. According to a study by Advisor craftsmanship and unique designs. A box of chocolates.chocolates.
alone take about 12.6% of the budgets of editor, Mary Johnson, the average cost new display in the library at Rancho
2018 SHOWS
2018 SHOWS
2018 SHOWS
2018 SHOWS
Americans age 65 and over, according to difference between the 10 most prescribed Los Cerritos collects these 2018 SHOWS
in LONG BEACH
in LONG BEACH
in LONG BEACH
in LONG BEACH
the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Much of brand drugs surveyed in September of 2017 implements. It is on view until in LONG BEACH
(ad on pg 10)
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this growth is being driven by the rapid was 749%. For example, Advair Discus, November. (ad on pg 10)
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One remarkable object on display is
rise in the cost of brand and specialty used to treat asthma and chronic obstructive the 19th-century paper knife. Often Enter for either contest with
Enter for either contest with
Enter for either contest with
Enter for either contest with
Enter for either contest with
drugs. pulmonary disease varied in price from confused for being letter openers, the one entry or indicate
one entry or indicate
one entry or indicate
one entry or indicate
In a particularly egregious example, $85.50 to $856.25 depending on drug plans, paper knife’s sole purpose was to open one entry or indicate
preference
preference
preference
preference
the prices of 20 of the most commonly a difference of $770.75 for a one-month the uncut pages of books.*The pictured preference
prescribed brand-name drugs increased supply. knife is based on the painting The CONTEST INSTRUCTIONS
at nearly 10 times the rate of inflation “Because Medicare is not allowed to Trusty Servant. It shows a man with a Submit your Name, Address,
from 2012 to 2017 according to a new negotiate drug prices for Part D the head of a pig, the snout with a padlock, Phone, email (if you have one),
report from Senator Claire McCaskill government, taxpayers, and beneficiaries with donkey ears and stag’s feet. It & Birthdate (we ask for the
(MO), who serves as the top ranking are being taken advantage of, and spending symbolizes virtues in domestics and
Democrat on the Senate Homeland tens of billions of dollars unnecessarily,” signifies a valuable character. A gift year, so we can be thrilled with
Security and Governmental Affairs says TSCL’s Executive Director Shannon that has the engraving of The Trusty you for your longevity).
Committee. The report found that, on Benton. TSCL supports a number of bills Servant is commonly given for those Mail to: NBY! Contests
average, prices for these drugs increased that would not only allow Medicare to who had provided loyal service. PO Box 722, Brea, CA 92822 or
12% every year for the last five years. negotiate drug prices, but also would allow Rancho Los Cerritos is open to the
For example, Nitrostat, the nitroglycerin importation of affordable and safe drugs by public Wednesdays-Sundays, 1-4 p.m. email us at nbynews@juno.com
drug used to treat chest and heart pain, wholesale distributors, pharmacies and Admission to the museum is free, as our CONTEST WINNERS 2018
rose 477% from 2012-2017, from $15.91 individuals from other countries where tours, though donations are appreciated.
Sandi C., Burbank
to $91.76. Lantus Solostar, a long-acting prices are lower. To learn more, visit About Rancho Los Cerritos Juanita B., Los Angeles
insulin used to control diabetes, rose TSCL’s website at www.seniorsleague.org. Rancho Los Cerritos is an historic Rita M., West Covina
146% from $144.15 to $354.12. Source: “Drug Prices Rise As Pharma home in Long Beach, Calif. Built in 1844, Bettie H., La Habra
U.S. law specifically prohibits Profit Soars,” Alex Kacik, December 28, the adobe home and grounds of Rancho Yolanda G., San Bernadino
Medicare from negotiating Part D drug 2017. Los Cerritos echo with the rich history Mary E., Whittier
prices, even though Medicare does of Spanish, Mexican, and American Dona B., Long Beach
Linda L, Pomona
California and with the families who Alva D., Azusa
helped transform Southern California Bill L., Carson
from its ranching beginnings to a
modern, urban society. The two-story
Monterey-style adobe is primarily Many Thanks to our Sponsors
furnished to reflect occupants and SENIOR INDUSTRY
lifestyles from the 1840s-1930s. The site, PROFESSIONALS, INC.
a National, State and Long Beach SEE’s Candy SPONSOR
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19th Century Paper Knife, yet not to be confused with a letter opener. On display, with and archives. Show Ticket SPONSOR.
an array of items from our history at Rancho Los Cerritos. It is easy to become For details, call (562) 206-2040, or GOOD LUCK TO OUR READERS!
fascinated by these historical artifacts. See column at right for more information*. visit www.rancholoscerritos.org
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8 September 2018