Do Medications Really Expire?
National CooperativeRx
March 1, 2022
For most people, the beginning of March means spring cleaning — but have you ever thought of spring cleaning your medicine cabinet? It is important
Category: Educational Materials
Assistance Vendors: Check with Legal, Check the Math, and Read the Contract
Josh Bindl
February 10, 2022
Patient assistance dollars from pharmaceutical companies have been a growing area in recent years. Assistance dollars have risen exponentially as pharmaceutical companies work to get
Successful 2021 Brings Enthusiasm to 2022
Josh Bindl
January 5, 2022
There seems to be enthusiasm as we all turn our backs on 2021. Enthusiasm for 2022 is coming with a much more cautious tone. In
Pathway of a New Drug: From Lab to Pharmacy Shelf
Erica Guetzlaff
December 7, 2021
In 2020, the world experienced an incredibly fast vaccine approval, with the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine receiving emergency use authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug
Continuous Glucose Monitors: New Method to Self-Monitor Diabetes
National CooperativeRx
June 24, 2021
Diabetes Management Diabetes is a complex and progressive medical condition associated with abnormally elevated blood sugar levels. If left untreated or uncontrolled, diabetes may cause
4 No Cost Clinical Oversights to Transform Your Self-Funded Pharmacy Benefit Plans
National CooperativeRx
June 8, 2021
Lowering Costs and Improving Participant Experience In the constantly evolving pharmacy benefit management (PBM) industry, pharmacy expenses and participants’ expectations continue to rise. To keep
Recap of Our Latest Webinar on Biosimilars!
National CooperativeRx
May 26, 2021
In case you missed it, National CooperativeRx produced a webinar educating the audience on biologic drugs and regulatory implications, the current market status of biosimilars and
Official Launch of Advanced Criteria Updates Program
National CooperativeRx
March 31, 2021
The Cooperative’s new Advanced Criteria Updates Program has officially launched! National CooperativeRx constantly monitors the pharmaceutical marketplace for new therapies in the pipeline. We have
10 Smart Questions Self-Funded Plan Sponsors Should Be Asking
Kyle Kapusta
February 23, 2021
Ensure Proper Rebate Benefits for Your Company Prescription drug costs are at an all-time high with no end in sight for both self-funded plan sponsors
What to Do with Unwanted Medications?
National CooperativeRx
February 3, 2021
The number of unused medications in American households has significantly increased in recent years, resulting in excess waste. According to a recent study, approximately two
Supreme Court Ruling Raises Concern Over State Legislative Action
Josh Bindl
January 5, 2021
U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on ERISA The Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) sets minimum standards for most private health plans and preempts
Specialty High-Dollar Claim Review Program: Launch Date & Pilot Savings
National CooperativeRx
September 30, 2020
The week is finally here! Our specialty high-dollar claim review program launches this Thursday, October 1. This program will focus on reviewing indication-specific dosing of