Pharmacy
Biologics are the fastest-growing segment of prescription drug spending, RAND Corp. says.
Rule would cut Medicare Part B drug payments to hospitals participating in the 340B drug discount program.
Anthem, CVS Health sign 5-year deal for new pharmacy benefits manager, IngenioRx, dealing a blow to Express Scripts.
EHR maker and pharmacy, which already work together on patient care, will share data and direct patients to lower-priced medications.
Researchers say interventions collectively prevented one inappropriate prescription for every eight patients seen.
California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a sweeping drug price bill that will force drugmakers to publicly justify big price hikes.
Insurer has entered a value-based contract with Collegium Pharmaceutical for the drug Xtampza ER, an oxycodone equivalent with abuse deterrent properties.
Part of the donation will support provider education that promotes best prescribing practices for clinicians who prescribe opioid medications.
The bill, if signed by the California governor, would require drug companies to give notice to state agencies and health insurers if they plan to raise drug prices by 16 percent or more.
The PCORI-funded study will compare the effectiveness of three approaches to reducing use of the painkillers.