With a nod to Dickens given that it’s the holidays, I’ve been thinking about biosimilars past, present and future lately. In that holiday spirit, even though the parallels aren’t perfect to the classic holiday story, let’s look at the biosimilar
(Washington, D.C.) — As independent drugstore lobbyists descend on Harrisburg for their lobby day, the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement: “Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) advocate on behalf of Pennsylvania’s consumers and health plan sponsors by negotiating with drug manufacturers and
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Voices from around the nation, including small business owners and concerned citizens, have sounded the alarm on proposals targeting pharmacy benefit companies in Congress, specifically how policies would lead to increased health care costs for consumers, patients, and families, and
Pharmacy Benefit Managers reduce prescription drug costs for patients and use innovative technology to help patients get their prescriptions and lead healthier lives.
Between January 2022 and January 2023, the total number of independent pharmacies nationwide increased by 99, a 0.4% increase. Looking at the new five-year trend, the number of independent pharmacies has increased by 0.5%. Overall, the 2023 pharmacy counts have
Pharmacy benefit companies are strong proponents of a highly functioning biosimilar market and have advocated for policy changes that will increase generic and biosimilar uptake and put an end to brand manufacturers’ tactics to extend exclusivity on brand-name biologics. As more
COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions PBMs have substantial experience helping patients get the drugs and vaccines they need, including in times of crisis. PBMs are taking action to help educate the patients we serve about the safety and efficacy of authorized
Millions of Patients Impacted if Option to Use Spread Pricing is Taken Away Pharmacy benefit companies offer employers and health plans flexibility when they’re designing their pharmacy benefits. From formularies to compensation, there are choices for employers and plans to
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