Pharmacy

A strong MFN law could be a meaningful step toward bringing U.S. prices in line with those paid by other high-income countries, says Patients for Affordable Drugs Now.

Physicians tell Dr. Amy Bucher they feel a sense of empowerment in being able to offer their patients something that, along with lifestyle changes, reduces weight, lowers the risk of diabetes and high blood pressure, and helps prevent other chronic conditions.

A goal to increase health literacy brings changes to the medical practice and helps patients understand their medications, says Greg O'Neill, director of Patient & Family Health Education at ChristianaCare.

Amazon is competing with Walmart in the delivery business and against pharmacies such as CVS and Walgreens.

Patients can see the discounted prices on TrumpRx.gov, but the site does not currently sell the drugs.

A lawsuit alleged Express Scripts' conduct resulted in artificially inflated insulin drug prices.

Rule would require PBMs to disclose compensation to self-insured group health plans.

For the first time Part B drugs are being negotiated, with prices effective in 2028.

Ferrin Williams, PharmD MBA, chief pharmacy officer at Scripta Insights, gives insights in this Q&A.

Bill would prohibit PBM compensation in Medicare Part D from being tied to the manufacturer’s list price of a drug.