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US insomniacs have a new prescription DTx option

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US insomniacs have a new prescription DTx option Phil.Taylor Thu, 22/08/2024 - 07:59 Bookmark this

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Millions of people to view digital prescriptions via the NHS app

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Prescriptions ordered via the app are expected to save around 1.85 million hours in 2024

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2024: A Pivotal Year in Curbing Pharmacy Costs

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2024 stands at a critical juncture in the battle against soaring pharmacy costs. In 2023, prescription drug costs rose by 8.4%, a 31% increase from the prior year. By enforcing transparency, PBMs would need to release detailed information on prescription drug spending. Transparency and reporting requirements.

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Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Drop Again

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For 2025, the average star rating for Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug contracts was 3.92, compared to 4.07 for 2024, 4.14 for 2023 and 4.37 The post Medicare Advantage Star Ratings Drop Again appeared first on MedCity News.

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CVS Caremark, GoodRx Launch Program To Lower Drug Costs

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CVS Caremark and GoodRx created a new program called Caremark Cost Saver, which will become available starting January 1, 2024. Through the program, eligible CVS Caremark commercially insured members will have access to GoodRx’s prescription pricing on generic medications.

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CMS Anticipates a 1.8% Decrease in Medicare Part D Monthly Premiums for 2024

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in 2024, down from $56.49 The average total monthly premium for Medicare Part D coverage is expected to be $55.50 in 2023, according to CMS.

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Scripta Insights Partners with Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company

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Through Scripta Insights’ app, members of its customers can input the medications they’re taking, and the company will provide a savings report that will show different options on how they can save on their prescriptions. Starting in 2024, Cost Plus Drugs may show up as an option in the savings report.