(Washington, D.C.) — As the House Committee on Oversight and Reform continues its investigation into drug manufacturers’ pricing strategies, the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) is releasing new data on the impact of blocking competition for top-selling medications. Brand-name drug manufacturers
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
(Washington, D.C.) — The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement today following remarks by Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb: “Manufacturers have chosen to negotiate price concessions with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) using rebates, which are
(Washington, D.C.) — The number of independent pharmacies in the United States increased in 2020, according to a new analysis of pharmacy data. Pharmacy data from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs, analyzed by the healthcare analytics firm Quest
(Washington, D.C.) — A new report, prepared by the research firm Milliman for the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), analyzed the financial impact of broad “Frozen Formulary” legislation in the fully insured commercial market on a nationwide basis. This study found
(Washington, D.C.) — New data from the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) database, highlighted today by the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), shows that the independent retail pharmacy market in the United States is stable. Over the last 10 years,
As Congress reviews legislation targeting Americans’ pharmacy benefits, Members of Congress are raising concerns about the unintended risks of significantly increasing drug costs. In case you missed it, Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) discusses recent legislation advanced by the Senate’s HELP
(Washington, D.C.) — A new report, prepared by the research firm Milliman, analyzed the financial impact of broad “Frozen Formulary” legislation in the fully insured commercial market on a nationwide basis. This study found that “Frozen Formulary” legislation could increase nationwide
(Washington, D.C.) — The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) issued the following statement on a new Milliman report on insulin coverage in Medicare Part D. A new report conducted by the actuarial firm Milliman, “A Summary of Insulin Coverage in
(Washington, D.C.) — In recognition of National Diabetes Month, the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) is outlining how pharmacy benefit managers, PBMs, are working to lower insulin costs and creating programs to support people with diabetes and improve health outcomes. “PBMs have been able
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