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These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need
These programs put unused prescription drugs in the hands of patients in need
Kate Ruder, KFF Health News
December 6, 2023
2:05 pm

Drug donation programs take unopened, unexpired medications and re-dispense them to uninsured and low-income patients.

CVS Health takes a page out of Mark Cuban’s drug-pricing playbook
CVS Health takes a page out of Mark Cuban’s drug-pricing playbook
Marc Iskowitz
December 5, 2023
4:07 pm

CVS Health is basing the amount its pharmacies get paid on a scheme similar to a “cost plus” model popularized by Cuban, the billionaire entrepreneur.

Survey: 92% of PCPs have written weight-loss prescriptions in past year
Survey: 92% of PCPs have written weight-loss prescriptions in past year
Lecia Bushak
October 13, 2023
4:01 pm

But many of the physicians surveyed by Sermo are concerned that these patients have unrealistic expectations.

ADHD medication errors jumped 300% since 2000
ADHD medication errors jumped 300% since 2000
Jack O'Brien
September 20, 2023
4:34 pm

The researchers wrote that the increased prescribing of these medications is likely the reason for the significant rise in ADHD medication errors over the past two decades.

Medicare will negotiate prices for 10 drugs. What comes next for pharma?
Medicare will negotiate prices for 10 drugs. What comes next for pharma?
Lecia Bushak
August 31, 2023
1:43 pm

This week, the federal government announced the first 10 drugs that will undergo Medicare negotiations on their prices. While short-term effects may be minimal, the long-term impact may be more far-reaching.

NPs, PAs kick in a third of diabesity drug prescriptions
NPs, PAs kick in a third of diabesity drug prescriptions
Marc Iskowitz
August 30, 2023
9:15 am

Data show both are catching up to — and in some cases surpassing — physicians in prescribing volume for diabetes and obesity meds.

CVS Caremark, GoodRx unite to launch Caremark Cost Saver
CVS Caremark, GoodRx unite to launch Caremark Cost Saver
Lecia Bushak
July 12, 2023
12:55 pm

Caremark Cost Saver gives CVS Caremark clients’ members the ability to access GoodRx’s prescription pricing, which can lower the cost of certain generics.

Dupixent goes back-to-back as top Rx, OTC pharma brand in June
Dupixent goes back-to-back as top Rx, OTC pharma brand in June
Jack O'Brien
July 6, 2023
8:15 am

The estimated national TV ad spend for Dupixent during the month totaled $21.4 million, with the most impressions SOV coming from ABC.

The DEA relaxed online prescribing rules during COVID. Now it wants to rein them in.
The DEA relaxed online prescribing rules during COVID. Now it wants to rein them in.
Arielle Zionts, KFF Health News
June 27, 2023
11:00 am

Federal regulators want most patients to see a health care provider in person before receiving prescriptions for potentially addictive medicines through telehealth.

Are US prescription drug prices 10 times those of other nations? Only sometimes
Are US prescription drug prices 10 times those of other nations? Only sometimes
Michelle Andrews, KFF Health News
May 19, 2023
3:15 pm

It is a popular political talking point. But 10 times as much? That was a bit of a head-snapper. We decided to check it out.

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