Biosimilars

Only new biosimilars and interchangeables will recieve four-letter suffixes.

The report by Magellan Rx Management indicates PMPM, site of service, and Medicaid prices continue to increase. 

Specialty pharmaceuticals make up a significant part of the current drug market, and their impact is only going to grow over the next few years.

Stalled competition hurts consumers and may keep prices higher.

Drug Topics recently spoke with the FDA about the role pharmacists can play in patient education.

The annual report on generic access and savings shows some impressive numbers for 2017.

An unclear naming system for biosimilars could affect patient safety.

FDA releases Biosimilar Action Plan

Hurdles to adoption of biosimilars include regulatory issues and lack of interchangeability with the reference drugs.

In health systems, close collaboration between pharmacy and nursing results in successful interventions.

An impressive lineup of new products is pouring into the market, and many other up-and-comers are right behind.

Pharmacists are drug specialists. If their duty is to use their knowledge in service to patients, can they be sued for speaking up?

The next time your patient asks about inactive ingredients, you can find an answer quickly at www.allergyfreerx.com.

Three-quarters of the time, meds prescribed for many common conditions don't work. When the day comes that meds are routinely personalized to the patient, this will cease to be an issue.

Community pharmacy residency programs are springing up across the country. Here's what they have to offer.

The answer, it turns out, is "Plenty." Just ask Topeka Pharmacy's Tom and Morag Miller.

Three ways to increase income and reach patients in need

CPF puts its money where its mission is.

Along with shifting healthcare delivery and payment models, the practice of pharmacy shows many signs of transformation.

24/7/365 in-house pharmacist coverage can result in a scheduling nightmare and high expense for hospitals. Telepharmacy offers another way to go.

Pharmacists swear to promote the good of every patient. But stuff can happen. It wouldn't hurt to take out some insurance. Just in case.

A pharmacist with good communication skills can turn indifferent compliance into successful patient outcomes.

Retail pharmacists are ideally situated to perform MTM through collaborative agreements with physicians, and some are making it happen.

The country is moving toward provider status. But direct reimbursement isn't here yet.

Children are especially vulnerable to this product, which is brightly colored and sweetened with candy-like flavors.

A community hospital study found that a procedural change could save some big bucks.

A pharmacy student shares his first semester.

What should pharmacies do to keep patient data and credit- and debit-card information secure? Start with these steps.

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Fluticasone furoate and vilanterol inhalation powder (Breo Ellipta, GlaxoSmithKline and Theravance) once-daily for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, is now available to pharmacies throughout the United States.