Wednesday, May 1, 2013

Analysis: Large Part of Prison Rx Spending Goes Toward Anti-Psychotics

Associated Press
In recent years, California has spent significantly more on anti-psychotic medications for inmates than other states with large prison systems, the AP/Washington Post reports. Findings of AP Analysis: According to records obtained by the Associated Press, anti-psychotic drugs account for nearly $1 of every $5 spent on pharmaceuticals for the state prison system.