A Deeper Look at Utilizing Generic Drugs in Workers’ Comp
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According to JAMA, the Journal of the American Medical Association, during a ten-year period branded pharmaceutical products in the U.S. increased 159% by list price and 60% by net price. In a continued effort to combat rising drug costs workers’ comp pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) look to substitute equivalent generic drugs for these more costly brand versions whenever possible.
Ask The Pharmacist: Drug Allergies Versus Side Effects in Workers’ Comp
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True medication allergies are rarer than side effects, but are potentially more dangerous, and are a result of the activation and response of the body’s immune system to an “insult” or “foreign body.” Allergies occur across a range of severities, from mild to life-threatening, and often only occur on the second exposure to the drug, food or substance that triggers it.
High-Cost Topical Pain Meds Continue to Plague Comp
Pegged as a problem by the workers compensation industry nearly a decade ago, dermatological creams are increasingly being prescribed at a disproportionate cost to manage soft-tissue injuries, acco
Integrated Program Leads to Efficiency and Savings
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Integrated PBM Results in Double-Digit Savings
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Integrated Program Leads to Optimal Outcomes
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Ask The Pharmacist: Exploring Drug Market Exclusivity and Generic Availability
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When drugs are first introduced, they are made available as brand name only for differing lengths of time depending on the particular drug. Individuals often want to know when a generic will be released for the brand name medications to hopefully reduce the price of the medication. To better understand this, it is important to first know the process behind bringing a new drug to market.