Health Care Cost Debate: What Now?
September 27, 2022
I have been the Head of the Research Team at PCMA, representing the pharmacy benefit industry, for nearly four years. And while it is part of my job to research and write about the clinical
A recent paper from Dr. Casey Mulligan examines the services that PBMs provide, estimating they create $145 billion in value to society annually. This value translates into a 7:1 return on investment each year.
PCMA is releasing ten years of independent and chain retail pharmacy count data for every state. The number of independent retail pharmacies nationwide increased 8% over the last ten years, and 1.2% over the last five years, suggesting a stable marketplace.
November is National Diabetes Month. In this conversation, hosted by PCMA’s Angela Banks, we discuss the work that PBMs are currently doing to help millions of patients with diabetes manage their care. Express Scripts’ Chief
Our focus is on prescription drug rebates. How do they work? Why do they work? How do they benefit consumers? And why are they currently under attack by some policymakers and drug manufacturers? The guest
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
Check out some of the latest news within the PBM industry below.
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Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) are your advocates in the health care system, working to lower prescription drug costs for patients and payers across the country.
PBMs are working to help 266 million patients get the prescriptions they need during the pandemic.
Better access. Better Cost. Better Health.
PCMA’s SmartBrief is a daily collection of news highlights for the pharmaceutical industry. Below are a few from today.
Rising costs replace COVID-19 as top reason for deferring care
December 01 2022
32 states, D.C., record uptick in COVID-19 admissions
December 01 2022
N95s, regular medical masks comparable against COVID-19
December 01 2022