A coalition of seven drug companies is working on a way to help low-income Medicare beneficiaries pay for their medicines when they hit the Part D coverage donut hole. The Bridge Rx plan would offer certain low-income beneficiaries at least 50% off their drugs during the gap when Part D does not cover them.
Drug firms plan to plug Part D donut hole
A coalition of seven drug companies is working on a way to help low-income Medicare beneficiaries pay for their medicines when they hit the Part D coverage donut hole. The Bridge Rx plan would offer certain low-income beneficiaries at least 50% off their drugs during the gap when Part D does not cover them. Participants would have a co-pay of at least 15%, according to published reports. The government warned that such a program must include a broad range of drugs, including generics.
To see more Hot off the Press news articles, click here http://www.drugtopics.com/Hot+off+the+Press.
Q&A: Pharmacist-Led Diabetes Management Transforms Patient Care and Clinical Outcomes
June 28th 2025An ambulatory care pharmacist program in Washington State dramatically improved diabetes management by reducing A1c levels, increasing medication adherence, and providing comprehensive patient education.