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Drug companies set drug prices and are the root cause of high #drug costs – #PBMs are the only entity in the #healthcare system dedicated to creating #competition and lowering #prescription drug costs for #patients and #families. Learn why employers across America trust PBMs HowPBMsWork.Org  #HowPBMsWork

The #GLP1 #drug #Wegovy tops the list of #medications expected to be included in the next round of #Medicare #pricenegotiations, according to a paper in the Journal of Managed Care & #SpecialtyPharmacy (paywall) >>

The #GLP1 #drug #Wegovy tops the list of #medications expected to be included in the next round of #Medicare #pricenegotiations, according to a paper in the Journal of Managed Care & #SpecialtyPharmacy (paywall) >

Too often patients are prescribed more prescription medication than they need. In fact, 70-80% of patients have leftover opioids after surgery and studies show that this surplus of prescription opioids contributes to misuse and increased odds of overdose.   That is why CADCA, in partnership with Deterra System, has launched Over the Dose - a nationwide campaign dedicated to educating communities about the dangers of keeping unused prescription drugs at home and promoting safe, effective disposal methods. Learn how you can make a difference at https://lnkd.in/er5PXyMw. #OverTheDose

Today’s #ManagedCareMondays post highlights fraud in prescription drug benefits and what AMCP is doing to help address this issue. Follow #WesternUAMCP for more about managed care!

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Lourie Life & Health agent partners are busy preparing for the upcoming Annual Enrollment Period. We had a full house of agents today getting the latest updates on the Inflation Reduction Act and how it will impact prescription drug coverage. #medicareresource #localexperts #trustedadvisor

Hey Brokers! Did you know that Rx Optimization Programs can drastically cut down your clients' prescription drug costs while improving overall health outcomes? 💡 Encourage your clients to engage with a PBM like Intercept Rx. They'll benefit from cost savings, better patient adherence, and streamlined medication processes. It's a win-win for everyone! 👉 Visit intercept.halth to learn more and get started today! #MascotTip #InterceptRx #Brokers #RxOptimization #PBM #CostSavings

As the adage goes, "don't hate the player, hate the game." We've touched on the Gordian knot that is the PBM, here, https://lnkd.in/ej8wcycs I'd like to think if we can get past the Federal government being able to negotiate drug prices, like everyone else, we can also tame the PBM beast. https://lnkd.in/eg4Sjn4F #barrons, #medicarechanges #medicaid #bigpharma #druglobby #prescriptiondrugs #prescriptions #healthinsurance #drugprices #drugmanufacturing #healthinsuranceforall #insurancecoverage #aarp #merck #pfizer #drugdevelopment #drugs #bigpharma #lilly #abbvie #regeneron #healthcarecosts #medicare #cvs #expressscripts #pharmaceuticalmarketing #prescriptiondrugs #OptimRx #seniors

Thoughts on this? >> AbbVie files lawsuit in Missouri federal court over 340B contract pharmacies >> Comment below! >>> lqventures.com #strategy #competitiveintelligence #marketing #healthcare #productmarketing #pharma #biotech #pharmaceutical