The Digital Apothecary

AUGUST 15, 2017

It definitely isn't the apothecary from "A Wonderful Life," or the cozy independent store in the center of town with a telephone operator in the back and a soda shop up front. Many large pharmacy operations now use automation technology (whether a community pharmacy or a hospital) to aid in the process of dispensing medications.

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Putting Patients First Blog

JULY 2, 2024

We believe that patient-centric engagement is essential to ensure that the negotiation process leads to outcomes that genuinely benefit patients. Patient Engagement The NHC recognizes and commends CMS’ willingness to improve the listening sessions and the data submission processes. Improving the Data Collection (ICR) Process.

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Putting Patients First Blog

JANUARY 27, 2025

Coverage of Anti-Obesity Medications (AOMs) The NHC applauds CMS for aligning with the medical community and proposing to recognize obesity as a chronic disease and allow Medicare Part D coverage for AOMs. To strengthen the proposal, the NHC recommends that CMS avoid implementing rigid definitions of overweight and obese.

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European Pharmaceutical Review

MARCH 28, 2024

Each of those studies represents a group of families that have given up their time, money, literal blood and flesh in pursuit of definitive answers they deserve for their efforts. When Aidan’s insurance company denied coverage for EXONDYS, the data she captured overturned the denial in 24 hours without engaging in the appeal process.

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FADIC

OCTOBER 24, 2023

FDA approval process The FDA regulates both OTC and prescription drugs, but in different ways. Prescription drugs have to go through the New Drug Application (NDA) process. The application includes submitting clinical drug trial data and information about the manufacturing process.

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Big Molecule Watch

AUGUST 25, 2023

Congress left Medicare drug pricing to the drug manufacturers, pharmacies, and insurance plan sponsors to determine, and expressly prohibited the government from “interfering” in those private price negotiations under the so-called “Non-Interference Clause” of the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003.

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Putting Patients First Blog

JULY 15, 2024

Too often the formal notice and comment process does not reach these marginalized communities and federal agencies must actively work to seek their input in non-traditional ways. Consistent definitions and measurement approaches enable comparisons across studies and over time, facilitating a better understanding of trends and disparities.

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