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How Amazon could Disrupt Pharmacy Services

The Digital Apothecary

Nonetheless, having Amazon as a disruptive player in the pharmacy sphere is worth having some thoughts about, for those inside the pharmacy space and outside have some very different takes on the matter. Rather, it's just 'one more mail order pharmacy.' I think this difference in views comes down to several items.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Putting Patients First Blog

The NHC supports the development and use of processes and tools that enhance beneficiary experience, making interactions with the MPPP smoother and more intuitive for all beneficiaries. Similarly, updating the Explanation of Benefits to include visual aids and examples will clarify MPPP’s impact on cost-sharing and coverage.

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NHC Comments on Medicare Prescription Payment Plan

Putting Patients First Blog

The NHC supports the development and use of processes and tools that enhance beneficiary experience, making interactions with the MPPP smoother and more intuitive for all beneficiaries. Similarly, updating the Explanation of Benefits to include visual aids and examples will clarify MPPP’s impact on cost-sharing and coverage.

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Pharmacists Can Now Dispense Mifepristone Under Updated REMS Program

Birth Control Pharmacist

Pharmacies have been dispensing misoprostol for medication abortion as well as other indications, so they can continue to do so without any changes. Certification Requirements Here are some of the most important steps to the certification process that pharmacists should know about. How will state bans affect pharmacy dispensing?

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Branded Drugs are upside down

Ramblings of a pharmacist

This caused problems for manufacturers who would see dramatic changes in demand over the course of a year – massive orders placed in december, no orders in january, february or march, right after they took a price increase. Fiscal intermediaries like PBMs and insurers should earn reasonable service fees to fund their operations.