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OTC Assessments With Recommendations and Counseling Should Be a Billable Encounter

Pharmacy Times

That means that pharmacists in the twilight of their career have, at some point, filled a prescription, engaged in drug utilization review, filed insurance claims, and counseled per the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 regulations for many of the products now found in front of the counter.

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DIR Fee Changes Coming in 2024: The Pros and Cons for Independent Pharmacies

Digital Pharmacist

Currently, PBMs can charge DIR fees for a variety of reasons, including performance metrics, drug utilization reviews, and medication therapy management. ❌ Cash Flow Interruptions In the first quarter of 2024, pharmacies will have the retroactive DIRs from 2023, and the new DIRs they will occur at the point of sale.