2023 Pharmacy Benefit Trends and Predictions
Wayne Salverda
December 6, 2022
2022 is coming to an end, leaving many eager to see what the new year has in store. What can we expect in the pharmacy
Category: Educational Materials
The Value of Partnerships: The Pacific Health Coalition and National CooperativeRx
Jasmine Johnston
August 30, 2022
Partnerships present a unique opportunity to expand services and drive greater value. The concept of working separately but together is advantageous in the way that
What Does a Best-in-Class Pharmacy Plan Design Look Like?
Jasmine Johnston
August 23, 2022
Pharmacy plan designs encompass everything from cost-sharing arrangements to formulary management to utilization review programs. When combined, they create a well-managed pharmacy plan that drives
Federal Drug Prices Reform: Impact on Employers
Josh Bindl
August 16, 2022
After several years of debate and various proposals, Congress has passed prescription drug reform. Although the full impact of the bill is not yet understood,
Digital Therapeutics: An Emerging Trend in Health Care
National CooperativeRx
March 16, 2022
One area of health care rapidly gaining popularity is digital therapeutics (DTx). These are advanced medical devices that deliver software-based interventions to patients to treat,
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
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