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AMA Report Details Low Competition in PBM Market

MedCity News

It explained that there is low competition among PBMs and high vertical integration with payers. The post AMA Report Details Low Competition in PBM Market appeared first on MedCity News. The American Medical Association released a new report on Monday on pharmacy benefit managers.

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PBMs and insurers want your prescription money

World of DTC Marketing

For many, these coupons represent the difference between filling a prescription and going without lifesaving care, but there is a lot more here than just a co-pay coupon. Those health insurers, in turn, use the discounts to offer more competitive premiums in a bid to attract enrollees. These pricing scams hurt patients as well.

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More Than 60 Groups Ask Senate Leadership To Pass Legislation To Lower Drug Prices

MedCity News

In a letter to Senate leadership, several organizations asked for the passing of legislation that would reform the patent system and improve competition in the prescription drug space.

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Pharmacy benefit managers inflate drug prices and decrease competition while consumers pay the price. Does the FTC have the medicine to fix it?

MedCity News

Many have never heard of a pharmacy benefit manager, mega-profitable companies that control what consumers pay for prescription drugs. The FTC’s new probe needs to go far to change the status quo.

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The debate on DTC marketing is going to heat up again

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: DTC marketing is not the reason why prescription drugs cost so much. Here are some myths around DTC marketing: 1ne: DTC ads result in patients asking for prescriptions they don’t need. 2wo: DTC marketing is one of the reasons prescription drugs cost so much. DTC ads raise awareness around health conditions.

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Pharma Marketing Keyword Research for PPC

Pharma Marketing Network

Many terms, particularly those related to prescription drugs, require fair balance, risk disclosures, and approved messaging. Competition for High-Value Keywords Branded drug names and general medical terms attract intense competition. Januvia prescription cost) and non-branded (e.g., A mix of branded (e.g.,

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Op-Ed: Lower Prescription Drug Costs, Pass PBM Reform Legislation

Pharmacy Times

Lowering prescription drug costs for patients, saving taxpayers money, helping small businesses level an anti-competitive playing field: all of this is at stake.