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Pivot Podcast: The Evolution of Pharmacies with Rick Ratliff

MedCity News

Rick Ratliff, a pharmacy industry veteran who was for a time CEO of Surescripts, built a national digital prescription network connecting doctors to pharmacies. The post Pivot Podcast: The Evolution of Pharmacies with Rick Ratliff appeared first on MedCity News.

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2024: A Pivotal Year in Curbing Pharmacy Costs

MedCity News

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. 2024 stands at a critical juncture in the battle against soaring pharmacy costs. Transparency and reporting requirements.

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Express Scripts to Launch New Network Option With Simpler Drug Pricing Structure

PharmExec

Express Scripts has announced plans to offer to a new pharmacy network cost-based pricing option for prescription medications and pharmacy services.

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Amazon’s big gamble

World of DTC Marketing

” At its core is an app and website that members can use to book appointments, track health records and renew prescriptions. Many patients are frustrated with securing timely appointments and ensuring that the results from those consultations are shared among the patient’s healthcare providers’ network.

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Digital Health Networks Announces Finalists of 2nd Annual CineHealth International Health & Wellness Film and Video Festival

PM360

Winners Across Five Categories to Be Awarded During Ceremony at Digital Pharma East in Philadelphia, PA on September 10th August 12, 2023 – LOS ANGELES, CA – Digital Health Networks, today announced the finalists in the first annual CineHealth International Health and Wellness Film and Video Festival.

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Can pharma really leverage social media?

World of DTC Marketing

A Mediabistro survey showed that social networks influence more than 40% of people’s health choices. According to the CDC, prescription drug use increases with age, from 18.0% Tik-Tok, Instagram, and other social media channels may soon be overwhelmed with pharma companies’ content, but is it a good idea?

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Why Pharma’s Digital Ad Spend Will Surge Amid Tariff Fears and TV Ad Uncertainty

Pharma Marketing Network

Simultaneously, lawmakers continue to call for restrictionsor outright banson direct-to-consumer (DTC) television ads for prescription drugs. Internal reports from Pharma Marketing Network indicate that brands with a robust digital infrastructure were better positioned to absorb TV budget reductions and maintain engagement levels.

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