Insights provides context and perspective about key pharmacy trends and issues

Care Management

Pharmacy care is the most cost-effective way to manage the chronic and complex conditions that drive much of health care spend. Optimizing pharmacy care to help improve cost and quality.

The Everyday Epidemic

In the United States, and around the world, diabetes is a top spend, and trend, driver. Managing the condition is a... More

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Cost Management

In today’s rapidly evolving market, effective pharmacy trend and cost management requires innovation and a proactive approach.

Paying for Drugs Based on Outcomes

Value-based management seeks go beyond a static, pre-set price tag to uncover true value for drugs and better health... More

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Specialty

The fastest-growing part of pharmacy spend presents complex cost and patient management challenges.

Potential Market Expansion for Prostate Cancer Drug

Blockbuster cancer drug Zytiga may become first-line treatment for patients with metastatic, castration-resistant... More

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Specialty

Pharmacy of the Future

Wearable health trackers, secure texting, and new biomarker technology allow for increased patient engagement and better health outcomes. More

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Cost Management

Consumer Transparency

Members may now face higher out-of-pocket costs for their prescriptions, particularly during their deductible phase. Payors can help by applying rebates at point-of-sale. More

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Cost Management

Managing the MS Cost Challenge

Multiple Sclerosis is a $19 billion market worldwide, and the third most expensive specialty drug spend category. Recently approved Ocrevus is likely to add to cost of treatment and needs... More

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Public Policy

Advocating for Better Drug Pricing Policy at HHS

Lowering out-of-pocket consumer costs, ending manipulation and abuse of FDA regulations, and fostering greater competition can help lower high prescription drug costs. More

Commentary

Specialty

Costly and Complex

The specialty pipeline has many promising new drugs. The complexity and personalized nature of some medications require that they be managed under the medical benefit. More

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Public Policy

House Votes to Dismantle the ACA – Now What?

House Republicans passed their version of a new health care law, but the Senate version is likely to be very different. A replacement for ACA may take some time. More

Commentary

Cost Management

Drug Detailing Works, But for Whom?

Limiting pharmaceutical sales activities at academic medical centers can help make a meaningful difference in prescribing patterns, and help reduce drug spend. More

Briefing

Care Management

Take Back Our Health

Opioid abuse is a deadly epidemic. Measures such as proper disposal of medication and utilization management programs can help prevent and reduce drug abuse. More

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