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- PBM merger could change the way Americans take meds
Over time, the new pharmacy benefit manager formed by the merger of Medco and Express Scripts "could push Americans to buy the right medicines and take them at the right time," particularly if the company pursues Medicaid contracts, according to this analysis. The Economist
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| | Registration is now open for PCMA’s new Specialty Pharmacy Business Forum!
The SPBF will provide individuals and companies in the specialty pharmacy chain of commerce with exceptional educational and business networking opportunities. A unique aspect of the conference is "PCMA-Connect,” an online networking community that will give attendees the opportunity to search for, send messages to and request meetings with existing and potential business customers and partners. Visit PCMA's website to learn more about all of our 2012 events! | |
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- Global cooperation is key to safer drug and food imports, IOM says
An Institute of Medicine panel issued a report advising the FDA to coordinate with its "technologically advanced counterparts" worldwide in policing the supply chain for imported drugs, food and devices. Other recommendations include training foreign regulators and providing technical assistance to improve surveillance in developing nations. MedPage Today (free registration)
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- Drugmakers launched 12 orphan drugs in 2011
The number of new drugs launched for rare diseases hit a 10-year high in 2011, according to a report from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics. Years of research in genomics along with a faster track for regulatory approval may be behind the surge. MedCityNews.com
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- Young adults filled more prescriptions in 2011; seniors filled fewer
Young adults filled 2% more prescriptions last year than in 2010, likely due to a provision in the PPACA that allows them to stay on their parents' health plans until age 26, according to a report from the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics. During the same time, people older than 65 filled 3.1% fewer prescriptions, with the largest drops in prescriptions for high blood pressure, osteoporosis and high cholesterol, researchers said. Bloomberg
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| About PCMA |
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PCMA is the national association representing America's pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), which administer prescription drug plans for more than 210 million Americans with health coverage provided through Fortune
500 employers, health insurance plans, labor unions, and Medicare Part D. PCMA is dedicated to enhancing the proven tools and techniques pioneered by PBMs that generate savings and access for consumers and payors.
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