The Rx Research Corner is a blog written by the Research Team at PCMA. This blog will take a closer look at complex data and new research findings. Topics cover the PBM and prescription drug space and range from pricing, to policies, and to patient issues such as access and equity.
The Independent Pharmacy Marketplace is Still Stable
Recent small fluctuations year-to-year in the number of independent pharmacies has not dramatically shifted the independent pharmacy market and continues to foster a stable market.
Setting the Record Straight on Patient Cost Sharing
It seems that some have been tossing around the word fact lately when they really mean opinion. Facts are things that we have real evidence
The Ghosts of Biosimilars: The Past, the Present, and the Future
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
National Diabetes Month Viewpoint: Pharmacy Benefit Clinical Care Programs Work, This Is My Family’s Story
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
PBMs Play an Incredibly Important Role in The Drug Supply Chain. How Important? Over $145 Billion Worth Every Year
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.
With PBMs, Asthma Patients Can Breathe with Ease
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.
