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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about Amgen suing Colorado over drug price caps, abortion pills, and more

STAT

The evidence presented itself early this morning as the official mascots dashed about the grounds to bark about passersby, and a steady parade of driving machines could be seen from our window. ” While out-of-pocket caps on insulin indeed cut down on costs for commercially insured patients in the U.S.,

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What Pharmacies Need to Know About Amazon RxPass, a $5/ Month Generic Drug Subscription

Digital Pharmacist

Amazon RxPass Benefits There’s no denying that RxPass presents some rather enticing benefits for Prime members, which now is estimated to include 172 million Americans. Another potential problem is that patients might be considered non-compliant by their insurance company if they fill their medications out of network (ie: using RxPass).

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CADTH advisory panel consults on framework for pan-Canadian formulary

Pharma in Brief

In a recently published discussion paper , an Advisory Panel (the Panel ) convened by the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health ( CADTH ) presents a proposed framework for a potential pan-Canadian formulary. In Canada, coverage for prescription drugs exists through an array of public and private drug plans. Background.

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Clinical trials for rare diseases

European Pharmaceutical Review

Measuring treatment effect in rare disease populations presents many methodological challenges due to small sample sizes and heterogeneity of the study population. When Aidan’s insurance company denied coverage for EXONDYS, the data she captured overturned the denial in 24 hours without engaging in the appeal process.

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Frontiers Health Steering Committee spotlight: Eugene Borukhovich

pharmaphorum

In this latest coverage, pharmaphorum speaks with Eugene Borukhovich. He expects to see many new faces presenting, speaking in panel discussions, and much more: “That’s where you get the real deal information, right? The impacts of this, as we’ve seen, are insurers are on an acquisition spree at the moment,” Borukhovich says.

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NHC’s comments in response to the 2025 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters (NBPP)

Putting Patients First Blog

Making available more specific information about total costs and coverage will ensure that all consumers have comprehensive information to help them make smart health care decisions. These resources should aim to clarify insurance terms and concepts, aiding consumers in navigating the complexities of selecting a health plan.

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ProxsysRx’s Meds To Beds Program Makes Immediate Impact Upon Launch At TMH

Proxsys Rx

Even with her insurance coverage, the co-pay was beyond her means. If it had been a large chain pharmacy, she would have essentially been presented with the option of paying a bill she couldn’t afford — or doing without. Our pharmacists were only too happy to help.