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Opinion: Reduce drug spending by drastically simplifying monopolies on drugs

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In 2024, total U.S. spending on prescription drugs was almost $800 billion. Although low-cost generic drugs filled 91% of all prescriptions, the 9% of prescriptions filled with a branded medicine accounted for 84% of drug spending.

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Two “Unresolvable” Prescribing/Dispensing Red Flags Unfurled

The FDA Law Blog

We received a response to our post on the prescribing red flags indicating the likelihood of certain prescriptions filled by Walgreens pharmacies were invalid because they lacked a legitimate medical purpose or were not issued in the usual course of professional practice. 50,372, 50,375, (June 13, 2024). By Larry K.

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2024 Pharmacy Trends to Look For

Digital Pharmacist

Recognizing and addressing these changing dynamics is crucial as we step into 2024. Digital Transformations As in the past years, one of the top pharmacy trends of 2024 remains to be “digital.” The post 2024 Pharmacy Trends to Look For appeared first on Digital Pharmacist.

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Does Medicare cover Mounjaro?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Depending on where you get your prescription filled, though, the price can vary a lot. Paying for Mounjaro There is good news on the horizon about out-of-pocket spending on prescription drugs like Mounjaro. The drug comes in six strengths: 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5mg, 10 mg, 12.5 mg, and 15 mg.

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Ozempic statistics 2025

The Checkup by Singlecare

In 2024, about 1 in 8 adults in the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , 2024) The number of Americans with diabetes mirrors the worldwide prevalence: About 10.5% International Diabetes Federation , 2024) Type 2 diabetes accounts for 9095% of all cases of diabetes. WHO, 2024) In the U.S.,