New Research: The Value of Pharmacy Benefit Management
New Research: The Value of Pharmacy Benefit Management
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PCMA Annual Meeting 2022
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Insulin prices are high because there are only a few insulin manufacturers, shielded from competition, and those companies set and raise prices.
It should come as no surprise that pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) applaud Congress for recent bipartisan action to further delay the rebate rule as part of legislation to address gun safety and mental health.
When it comes to lowering prescription drug costs, competition is key throughout the prescription drug supply chain. If you’ve listened to some in Washington, you might be led to believe that there is very little competition in the PBM marketplace. . .
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Health Equity
For America’s PBMs, our mission is simple: increase affordable access to prescription drugs for everyone. We believe care should be patient-focused, equitable, and affordable.
The Medicare Prescription Drug Rebate Rule
The rebate rule clumsily attempts to eliminate the primary tool used by pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, to negotiate increased access to affordable prescription drugs with drug manufacturers.
#OnYourRxSide
OnYourRxSide is an educational platform that provides critical information to help you learn more about prescription drug pricing and understand PBMs’ role in advocating for lower prescription drug costs and greater savings on necessary medications.
Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration (DIR)
Value-based pharmacy reimbursement reduces drug costs for medicare beneficiaries and lowers spending. . .
The Value of PBMs
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are your advocates in the health care system, working to lower prescription drug costs for patients and payers.
The Critical Path Forward
For America’s pharmacy benefit managers, PBMs, our core mission is to increase access to affordable prescription drugs for all Americans.
But more can be done and we stand ready to be part of the solution.
High Priced Drugs
America’s PBMs are the only member of the prescription drug supply and payment chain working to reduce high drug costs, improve patient access, and increase affordability. . .
Health Equity
For America’s PBMs, our mission is simple: increase affordable access to prescription drugs for everyone.
COVID-19
PBMs are taking action to support national, state, and local COVID-19 vaccination efforts.
PCMA’s Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion and Equity
PCMA believes that organizational and employee success require a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce and a culture that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We recognize the inherent value in employing a workforce with a range of experiences and it is our commitment to embrace every person’s uniqueness and to provide a professional work environment where everyone is welcome and treated with dignity and respect. READ PCMA’S CODE OF CONDUCT
