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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Pharmacy has drastically changed, and with the patient view of most pharmacists just 'Count-Lick-and Pour' medications for patients it's not hard then to think of how to just automate the process. One issue is that the dispensing process is not a full-proof system at the current time. Download Image.

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Release of International Book: “DTx An Opportunity for Italy and Beyond”

pharmaphorum

Unlike the abundance of freely downloadable wellbeing apps, DTx products are meant to be prescribed for a therapeutic indication and potentially eligible for reimbursement by national health services subject to health technology assessment studies. Contact: Antonietta Pannella, Marketing & Communications Director, Healthware Group.

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MTHFR, Hashimoto’s and Nutrients

The Thyroid Pharmacist

4] One of the key things to note is that this gene variation also prevents people from properly methylating, which is one of the body’s key detox processes that helps them get rid of toxins. However, some may be concerned with this genetic information getting reported on insurance or to employers.

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the US, most private health insurers have been slow to cover the cost of anti-obesity therapeutics. Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D do not generally cover approved weight loss medications like Saxenda, but Medicare Advantage plans may allow for expanded coverage, as per the Medicare.org site. By GlobalData. United Kingdom.

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The “Medical Bypass”: new drugs to strike obesity

Pharmaceutical Technology

In the US, most private health insurers have been slow to cover the cost of anti-obesity therapeutics. Medicare Part A, Part B, and Part D do not generally cover approved weight loss medications like Saxenda, but Medicare Advantage plans may allow for expanded coverage, as per the Medicare.org site. By GlobalData. United Kingdom.

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Illegal online pharmacies gain traction as regulators lag behind

Pharmaceutical Technology

Mackey says that people may seek medications due to issues with health insurance policies, variable coverage for certain conditions, lack of access, and more. Download the full report to understand what to expect and how to align your strategies for success. Please check your email to download the Report.

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How early planning leads to successful market access and drug launch in Europe

Pharmaceutical Technology

Launching a new drug can be a risky business, with regulatory approval no guarantee that private, commercial, and government-funded insurers will reimburse it. Meanwhile, in Germany, the AMNOG process is conducted twelve months after the drug is launched, thus giving freedom to the company to set the drug’s price during this period.