
Researchers analyzed the impact of real-time prescription benefits on prescribing patterns by evaluating subsequent fill rates and copay costs.

Researchers analyzed the impact of real-time prescription benefits on prescribing patterns by evaluating subsequent fill rates and copay costs.

Senators Ron Wyden and Sherrod Brown wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission calling to explore yet another PBM tactic impeding competition.

In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Lea Wolsoncroft of Remedies Pharmacy in Hoover, Alabama, discussed what is going on in her pharmacy practice.

The event will focus on innovating with cutting-edge technology, featuring the likes of pharmaceutical technology companies revolutionizing the industry.

Researchers aimed to address how community pharmacies target vulnerable groups regarding the promotion of vaccinations.

In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Henry and Jade Ranger of The Prescription Shoppe in Williamsburg, Virginia, discussed their practice and what it’s like operating a business together.

Johnny Garcia, Senior Director of Policy at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, discussed the role his company plays in the ongoing issue of rising drug prices.

Drug Topics discussed independent pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform on the state level with Miguel Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and general counsel for American Pharmacies.

In its first move since the July interim report detailing pharmacy benefit manager practices, the FTC is now suing CVS Caremark, Express Scripts, and Optum Rx.

Johnny Garcia, Senior Director of Policy at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, discussed the common misconceptions surrounding PBMs and their role within the supply chain.

Johnny Garcia, Senior Director of Policy at the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, discussed ongoing issues within the pharmaceutical supply chain and his organization’s role within it.

The health care giant’s pharmacy benefit manager subsidiary filed a lawsuit claiming that the FTC’s recent 6(b) report was false and misleading.

In an installment of Drug Topics’ 5 Questions With a Pharmacist, Michael and Joan Kim of Grubb’s Pharmacy in Washington, DC, discussed their practice and the community it serves.

Greg Baker, CEO of AffirmedRx, gave a presentation at the PBMI Annual National Conference where he talked about PBM trends and their impact on employers.

Learn how one pharmacy chain adopted a cash pricing solution that offered new opportunities for profitability while still offering competitive pricing to customers.

To further understand PBM market concentration, researchers separately analyzed commercial insurance, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid managed care market strategies of the 3 biggest PBMs.

Researchers explored an alternative pharmacist education intervention as a way of improving pharmacist-patient conversations and decreasing vaccine hesitancy among patients.

Drug Topics discussed independent pharmacy advocacy and PBM reform on the federal level with Miguel Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and general counsel for American Pharmacies.

Researchers analyzed a co-developed pharmacy-based intervention for individuals who have experienced domestic abuse or suicidal ideation.

As Medicare open enrollment begins, the NCPA is urging CMS to facilitate appropriate PBM contracting for pharmacies in the upcoming plan year.

Kristen Hartzell, PharmD, Vice President of Clinical Services, RedSail Technologies, sat down with Drug Topics to discuss the RxCash+ tool designed to achieve fairer pricing on cash prescriptions for pharmacies and patients.

Dana Krug, Senior Vice President of Cold Chain Fulfillment at Phononic, explained the current state of his company’s cooling technology and the common trends of temperature control throughout the industry.

Don’t miss out on the latest pharmacy insights in the Total Pharmacy June issue.

Dana Krug, Senior Vice President of Cold Chain Fulfillment at Phononic, discussed the importance of cooling medications in the rising heat of the summer months.

Dana Krug, Senior Vice President of Cold Chain Fulfillment at Phononic, discussed the role his company’s technology plays in the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharmacists can fill a role for patients, but without technology supporting workflows and reimbursement efforts, challenges will remain.