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STAT+: Canada advances an antitrust probe into Express Scripts over ‘patient steering’ and pharmacy fees

STAT

Canadian officials have obtained a court order that requires Express Scripts to produce documents in connection with an investigation into whether the pharmacy benefits manager violated antitrust laws. The Competition Bureau is examining whether the company forced or induced Canadians to use its own pharmacies.

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Does Aetna cover Mounjaro?

The Checkup by Singlecare

This means the Aetna plan will only cover Mounjaro if the patient’s medical provider provides documented proof that the person meets certain requirements, such as a diabetes diagnosis or concerning blood glucose levels. Prior authorization: Some, if not all, Aetna plans require prior authorization for Mounjaro.

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The Value of a Medically Integrated Pharmacy to Maximize Cost Avoidance and Reduce Waste of Oral Oncolytic Medications

Pharmacy Times

Medically integrated pharmacy models show substantial cost avoidance compared to external mail-order pharmacies. AON Pharmacy's interventions saved $1.9 for the external mail-order pharmacies. was attributed to waste from external mail-order pharmacies, whereas $2,429,592.01

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6 ways to save money on aripiprazole

The Checkup by Singlecare

Without insurance or discounts, prescription drugs such as aripiprazole are expensive, and its well documented that high drug costs affect medication adherence, often leading to worse health outcomes for patients, according to a survey by Kaiser Family Foundation. Fortunately, there are ways to save money on aripiprazole.

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6 ways to save money on Rybelsus

The Checkup by Singlecare

Step therapy is when treatment failure of other medications are documented to get the medication in question approved, she says. If they allow you to buy medication in bulk, your healthcare provider can put in a Rybelsus prescription at your mail-order pharmacy for a 30- or 90-day supply.