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STAT+: Canada advances an antitrust probe into Express Scripts over ‘patient steering’ and pharmacy fees

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Canadian officials have obtained a court order that requires Express Scripts to produce documents in connection with an investigation into whether the pharmacy benefits manager violated antitrust laws. The Competition Bureau is examining whether the company forced or induced Canadians to use its own pharmacies.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Putting Patients First Blog

Additionally, incorporating beneficiary feedback and pilot testing of revised Evidence of Coverage documents can ensure that MPPP information clarifies rather than complicates coverage understanding. However, clarity is also needed regarding online or digital-focused pharmacies.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Putting Patients First Blog

Additionally, incorporating beneficiary feedback and pilot testing of revised Evidence of Coverage documents can ensure that MPPP information clarifies rather than complicates coverage understanding. However, clarity is also needed regarding online or digital-focused pharmacies.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

Medically integrated pharmacy models show substantial cost avoidance compared to external mail-order pharmacies. AON Pharmacy's interventions saved $1.9 for the external mail-order pharmacies. was attributed to waste from external mail-order pharmacies, whereas $2,429,592.01

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