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Too Much of a Good Thing? Unpacking the Rise of Polypharmacy in Seniors

PharmD Live

Defining Polypharmacy: Variability and Impact Polypharmacy, the concurrent use of multiple medications, lacks a universal definition despite its prevalence. It is commonly defined as the routine use of five or more medications, encompassing prescription drugs, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, herbals, and supplements.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program: Draft Guidance, Implementation of Sections 1191 – 1198 of the Social Security Act for Initial Price Applicability Year 2027 and Manufacturer Effectuation of the Maximum Fair Price (MFP) in 2026 and 2027

Putting Patients First Blog

As noted in our previous communications, while the NHC would prefer a more traditional Notice and Comment rulemaking opportunity that would ensure the Agency directly responds to stakeholder feedback, we welcome this opportunity to express our reactions to CMS’ thinking on the negotiation program. and Keating, N. link] xii Chino, F.,

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NHC Submits Comments to CMS RE CY 2026 Policy & Technical Changes to MA and Part D Proposed Rule

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To strengthen the proposal, the NHC recommends that CMS avoid implementing rigid definitions of overweight and obese. Instead, CMS should review Part D plan prior authorization criteria to ensure that plan definitions align with treatment guidelines and ICD-10 diagnosis codes, promoting consistency and alignment among providers and payers.