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Cap on Out-of-Pocket Insulin Costs in Inflation Reduction Act Increased Prescription Fills

Pharmacy Times

Thousands more people filled their insulin prescriptions following the introduction of the cap in January 2023, especially compared to those who were not enrolled in Medicare, a new study finds.

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The 50 most-filled prescriptions in 2023

The Checkup by Singlecare

Thanks to our consistently low prices we tend to see trends in the medications that people fill at the pharmacy using our coupons. In 2023, the top medications with SingleCare customers included vitamin D supplements, inhalers, and anti-inflammatory drugs. Read on to see if any of your prescriptions made the list. Vitamin D 1.

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Adderall Shortage Drives Shift to Alternative ADHD Medications in Children

PharmExec

Prescription data between 2017 and 2023 revealed that while Adderall prescription fills decreased following the shortage, many children transitioned to alternative stimulants for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.

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What states use Ozempic the most?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Ozempic became one of the most talked about drugs in 2023. Jimmy Kimmel joked about it in his monologue at the 2023 Oscars. Prescriptions for Ozempic and other glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications—like Mounjaro , Trulicity , and Rybelsus —skyrocketed at the end of 2022 and into 2023. Where is Ozempic most popular?

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How Pharmacists Can Use Artificial Intelligence To Advance Their Practice: Insights From ChatGPT

IDStewardship

BCPS, BCIDP Article Posted 7 June 2023 With the exception of the questions in bold, this entire text was written by ChatGPT. Streamlined Prescription Filling : AI systems can automate prescription filling processes by extracting relevant information from electronic prescriptions, verifying insurance coverage, and generating labels.

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Prescribing Red Flags and Suspicious Controlled Substance Orders: Current Cautionary Tales

The FDA Law Blog

11, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ). 6, 2023 ( DOJ Press Release ). District Court for the Western District of Texas imposed a $275,000 civil penalty on Zarzamora Healthcare LLC, in San Antonio, and its pharmacist-owner. Several weeks later, also based on ability to pay, the U.S.

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Is Mounjaro covered by Medicaid?

The Checkup by Singlecare

That price could depend on where you get your Mounjaro prescription filled, though. Medicaid is a federal- and state-funded program that provides free or steeply discounted health insurance, often including coverage for prescription drugs. per 30-day supply (a pack of four pens).