Express Scripts will be launching a new, innovative 12-month pilot for a performance-based retail pharmacy network for commercial plans designed to optimize medication therapy, improve medication adherence, and promote better outcomes.
Turning Point, a newly-launched distribution model made up of eight leading specialty pharmacies across the nation, announced it will begin working with drug manufacturers and payers on behalf of its member pharmacies.
Workers’ compensation pharmacy spending decreased 3.3% in 2017, according to new data released by myMatrixx, an Express Scripts company.
CVS Health has revealed a new, comprehensive program designed to combat rising prescription drug prices and help patients save money on their medications.
Mylan N.V. and Mapi Pharma Ltd. announced that the two companies will team on the development and commercialization of GA Depot, a long-acting Glatiramer Acetate product. Mylan is acquiring global marketing rights to the product. GA Depot is a proposed once-monthly injection for the treatment of
The Kroger Co. Family of Pharmacies reported that it is taking several steps as part of a comprehensive commitment to help communities combat the nationwide opioid epidemic.
Aurora Cannabis Inc. and CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. announced this week that CanniMed has entered into a Letter of Intent to become a preferred supplier of medical cannabis to Pharmasave.
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores expressed appreciation to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for provisions in the final 2019 Medicare Part D rule and in the 2019 Rate Announcement and Final Call Letter, which the agency released earlier this week.
Sanofi’s new Insulins VALyou Savings Program will seek to help lower out-of-pocket costs for people living with diabetes who otherwise would pay full retail price for Lantus or Admelog.
CVS Health has reported that, in 2017, the company kept drug price growth nearly flat for its pharmacy benefit management (PBM) clients, at a minimal 0.2%, despite manufacturer price inflation near 10%.
Walgreens issued the following statement from president of operations Richard Ashworth in support of the advisory on naloxone and opioid overdose issued today by U.S. Surgeon General Jerome M. Adams.
Earlier this week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a final Medicare Part D Rule and Part D Call Letter for calendar year 2019, taking a first step forward in an effort to expand access to more affordable drugs for seniors. Included in the rule are reforms that will seek
With allergy season upon us, the National Wildlife Federation estimates that the season now lasts 27 days longer, as a result of rising global temperatures.
Express Scripts recently announced that Ron Guerrier will join the company as chief information officer, effective April 16, 2018.
Today, as part of its Opioid Action Program, Cardinal Health began rolling out its donation of more than 80,000 doses of Narcan, (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray 4mg, to community organizations who will distribute the life-saving overdose-reversal medication to first responders and law enforcement across
CVS Health announced an exciting new initiative that will focus on chronic kidney disease and dialysis and builds upon the company’s focus on driving innovation in the management of chronic disease to help improve patient health outcomes while managing costs.
