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A Review of Oral Cephalosporins for Common Outpatient Infections

Pharmacy Times

International clinical practice guidelines for the treatment of acute uncomplicated cystitis and pyelonephritis in women: A 2010 update by the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the European Society for Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Clin Infect Dis. 2014 Jul 15;59(2):e10-52. doi:10.1093/cid/ciu444. Clin Infect Dis.

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DIR Fee Changes Coming in 2024: The Pros and Cons for Independent Pharmacies

Digital Pharmacist

Originally intended to incentivize pharmacies to provide high-quality care, they have instead become a source of revenue for PBMs. Between 2010 and 2020, CMS reported (§ 423.100) that retroactive DIR fees increased by an astonishing 107,400%. The increase in DIR fees has had a significant impact on independent pharmacies.

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7 Ways To Improve Medication Adherence and Lower DIR Fees

Digital Pharmacist

Between 2010 and 2020, CMS reported (§ 423.100) that retroactive DIR fees increased by an astonishing 107,400%. Star Ratings & DIR Fees DIR fees represent a growing issue with unpredictable and arbitrary costs that eat into reimbursement rates, shrink profit margins, and result in patients paying more for their prescriptions.