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Health Care Riders

Putting Patients First Blog

Since it is likely this appropriations package will be one of the last meaningful pieces of legislation before the November elections, other policy priorities may be added to that final legislation as it gets closer to passage. We reiterated these priorities to start the year in January 2024. The House passed H.R.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Putting Patients First Blog

While implementing this new program, it will be critical that CMS work with patients, patient advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to support choice and access to clear, understandable, and actionable information.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Putting Patients First Blog

While implementing this new program, it will be critical that CMS work with patients, patient advocacy groups, and other stakeholders to support choice and access to clear, understandable, and actionable information.

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Difference between Prescription vs Non-prescription drugs

FADIC

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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Clinical trials for rare diseases

European Pharmaceutical Review

How does the qualification package support more meaningful endpoints and rare disease research as a result? Mindy’s background in project management, software development and information architecture came in handy when designing a PRO programme for her son, Aidan, a 14-year-old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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Pharmacists Can Now Dispense Mifepristone Under Updated REMS Program

Birth Control Pharmacist

Certification Requirements Here are some of the most important steps to the certification process that pharmacists should know about. Record the NDC and lot number from each medication package dispensed in the patient’s record. There is no information yet on whether it is covered as a pharmacy benefit with the various health plans.

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NHC 2024 Policy Priorities

Putting Patients First Blog

In response, a debt ceiling package was signed without Medicaid work requirements, symbolizing the power of patient advocates’ voices. Other areas where the NHC continued to make strides in its advocacy included telehealth expansion, health care transparency, and pharmacy benefit manager reforms.