(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,
(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
Insulin list prices have escalated dramatically during the past 5-10 years. This is due to only three manufacturers controlling the market, the lack of alternative insulins, and manufacturer abuse of patent extensions. PBMs drive competition using drug formularies and rebates.
(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.) — 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.) — The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) issued the following statement on the final Contract Year 2023 Policy and Technical Changes to the Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit Programs rule: “PCMA applauds CMS for delaying the
(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
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(Washington, D.C.) — In response to litigation brought by the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) challenging the Medicare Part D rebate rule, the Biden Administration agreed to postpone the effective date of the provisions of the rule relating to the elimination
(Washington, D.C.) — The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association’s (PCMA) podcast, The Pharmacy Benefit, today released a new episode, “The Importance of PBMs in Health Care Costs,” which highlights the important role pharmacy benefit managers, PBMs, play in lowering prescription drug costs amid the Federal
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