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Bolstering Health Technology Assessment With the Help of AI

Pharmaceutical Commerce

Artificial intelligence addresses key limitations of traditional health technology assessments—such as data gaps and time-intensive processes—through automation, real-time data integration, and advanced predictive modeling, leading to faster and more informed decisions. AI supports personalized medicine and real-world evidence integration.

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Flu Vaccines Are a Go

Pharmacy Times

Importantly, ACIP’s recommendations do have a strong influence, if not a mandate, on health insurance companies with respect to coverage and co-payments for immunizations as well as the Vaccines for Children Program, which provides coverage for access to vaccines for those who are 18 years or younger.

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Pharmacists Bridge the Gaps in Care Transitions

Pharmacy Times

Most MTM platforms use health plan adjudication data, allowing pharmacists to see any medication billed through the patient’s insurance, even if it was not filled at their pharmacy. Because documentation of medication lists is a key component of MTM, pharmacists are well positioned to incorporate this into transitions of care.”

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The Changing Landscape of Pharmacy Accessibility

Pharmacy Times

These third-party administrators act as intermediaries between drug manufacturers, pharmacies, and insurance companies. PBMs negotiate prices, establish formularies, and process claims, while also creating preferred networks of pharmacies. Additionally, the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) cannot be overlooked.

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A Review of Oral Cephalosporins for Common Outpatient Infections

Pharmacy Times

First-generation oral cephalosporins (ie, cephalexin and cefadroxil) have excellent coverage of methicillin-susceptible S aureus and Streptococcus spp, making them ideal agents for treatment. They occur frequently in the community and are most often caused by S aureus and Streptococcus spp.

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Pharmacists Have a Crucial Role Helping Patients With ATTR-CM Navigate Treatment With Tafamidis

Pharmacy Times

SHOW MORE Pharmacists can help oversee the treatment process to ensure patients with transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) are adhering to tafamidis. Ongoing research explores tafamidis' long-term efficacy, potential in other heart failure forms, and combination therapies for enhanced outcomes.

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How AI Brings Pharmacogenetics to the Frontline of Precision Medicine

Pharmacy Times

Personalized drug selection can lead to faster symptom control, fewer hospitalizations, and improved adherence—all of which contribute to better outcomes and a more streamlined care process.