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Archive: Pharmacy Benefits
- October 19, 2020
Beware The Preferred Vendor
While this in theory sounds like a good idea – streamlining of data, integration of medical and pharmacy deductibles and …
- October 5, 2020
Certificate vs. Certification: What’s the Difference?
There’s a difference between receiving a certificate and receiving a certification. But what’s the difference? Why does it matter? A …
- September 28, 2020
Bigger Isn’t Always Better: Pharmacy Benefit Management Solutions
Many think that in the land of pharmacy benefits there are only three major players – CVS/Caremark/Aetna, Express Scripts/Cigna and …
- September 9, 2020
Go Local: PBMs and Pharmacy Services with Indiana Ties
Many local businesses forced to shut down during the pandemic started in March have suffered financial loss, or even closed …
- August 10, 2020
Top Drug Sales by 2026: 3 Big Things
A recent report by EvaluatePharma released a list of their top drugs by projected sales in 2026. There are three …
- August 5, 2020
The Gist of J Code Drugs
The way drugs are billed when they are dispensed by a doctor’s office or an infusion center is different than …
- August 3, 2020
What’s Going on with the Largest Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers?
There’s a lot of talk about vertical consolidation of healthcare plans with PBMs. But have you considered what this means …
- July 29, 2020
Open to Closed: The Difference in Formularies
There are two basic drug formularies pharmacy benefit managers offer to self-funded employers: open and closed. Knowing the difference can …
- July 20, 2020
Pharmacy Compliance and Adherence Packaging: Making Meds Easier
There are pharmacies that provide something called Pharmacy Compliance Packaging, which is all the medications a patient takes put into …
- June 15, 2020
How Do You Curb Specialty Drug Spend?
Drugs can become “specialty drugs” because of the way they are manufactured, distributed, or treat rare disorders, among other reasons. …
- June 5, 2020
Where is Your Drug Spend Headed in New FDA-Approved Therapies?
Looking at the calendar, 2020 is nearing the halfway point. While many may not be sad to see this year …
- May 22, 2020
Has COVID-19 Resulted in Reduced Pharmacy Benefits for Your Employees? 8 Ways They Can Save
Times are tough: the COVID-19 pandemic created record job losses in the U.S. measuring in the millions. These job losses …
