Pharmacy
This could also improve outcomes for racial and ethnic minority groups, who generally have higher rates of hypertension.
Premier and the American Hospital Association laud a recent Supreme Court decision but say HHS is still acting unlawfully.
Nostrum admitted it acquired Nitro OS from another manufacturer and continued to market it based on its preexisting FDA approval.
Cloud platform JUDI drives savings for plan sponsors by providing patients with the lowest available drug prices, company says.
HHS wants to ensure affordable access for beneficiaries in public programs such as Medicare and Medicaid, and for the uninsured.
The drugs selected account for $50.5 billion in Part D gross covered prescription drug costs, or about 20% of the total, CMS says.
Drug manufacturers must now enter into an agreement with HHS to take part in the price negotiation process.
The benefits of ketamine, the company says, include interrupting unhealthy thought patterns and increasing neuroplasticity.
The program allows members to save on 50+ generic medications that are typically used by consumers with a discount card.
The partnership grew out of a philosophical alignment between the companies, with each citing the desire to simplify access and pricing.