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

STAT

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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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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Will pharma finally score a policy win for 340B?

PharmaVoice

AHA said it supported efforts to clarify the 340B program, including a provision that would codify the use of contract pharmacies, which allow patients to get medications at local or mail-order pharmacies. Some pharma companies have restricted the use of contract pharmacies citing a lack of oversight.

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Patients Allege Home Delivery Pharmacy Failed Timely Notification of Data Breach

Pharmacy Times

FACTS OF THE CASE In January 2021, a nationwide mail-order pharmacy located in Massachusetts experienced a data breach. The pharmacy discovered the breach in May 2021 and investigated to determine its scope.

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STAT+: California wants to revoke a CVS mail-order license for illegally filling opioid and ADHD prescriptions

STAT

California authorities are seeking to revoke a license held by a CVS Health mail-order pharmacy unit for violating several state laws that govern shipments of various controlled substances — including prescription painkillers and ADHD medicines — directly to patients.

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STAT+: Pharmalittle: We’re reading about PBM practices, DOJ tussling with Regeneron, and more

STAT

The PBMs have also made patients pay more to use their local pharmacy rather than a mail-order pharmacy affiliated with the PBM.

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The Dangerous Truth About Mail Order Pharmacies: Rising Costs and Hidden Risks

The Happy PharmD

Mail order pharmacies have exploded in popularity in recent years, but many pharmacists and patients are starting to notice something isnt quite right. A major factor driving this boom is the influence of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), who manage prescription drug benefits for healthcare plans, Medicare, and large employers.