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Q&A: Pharmacist Highlights Challenges in Vaccine Information Navigation Amid Changing Recommendations

Drug Topics

This schedule also helped dictate insurance coverage of those recommended vaccines. Drug Topics: How do ACIP recommendations affect broader aspects of vaccine access and utilization, such as insurance reimbursement or public health programs? Sign up today for our free Drug Topics newsletter.

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Q&A: Expert Highlights Importance of Trusted Sources for Vaccine Information

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She warned that changes in vaccine recommendations could impact insurance coverage, patient access, and ultimately public health, particularly for vulnerable populations like low-income children.

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GLP-1 roadblocks: Discontinuation rates soar as insurers clamp down

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Insurance complications As more information emerges about real-world outcomes for GLP-1s, insurers are paying close attention. With a list price of around $1,000 per month for both Lilly and Novo’s pen injectables, insurers haven’t been willing to offer widespread coverage due to the expense.

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Q&A: Pharmacists Play Essential Role in Insulin Therapy Success

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Pharmacists, pharmacy students, or technicians can assist with insurance navigation, advocating for prior authorizations if needed.

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Meeting Preview: McKesson ideaShare 2025

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McKesson ideaShare 2025 will take place this week in Nashville, Tennessee, and will include educational sessions, keynote sessions, networking events, and hands-on activities. The session focuses on legal considerations, practices for hiring staff, and strategies to create a compliant and supportive workplace.

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Dispensing Leadership: Be Easy to Do Business With

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From prior authorizations to insurance roadblocks, each decision a pharmacy makes can either ease or complicate that experience. Whether it's trying to check out at a crowded store or navigating complex prescription issues, barriers frustrate people—and pharmacies are no different.

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Monitoring Patients for Adverse Events and Optimizing Access to Therapies

Pharmacy Times

Panelists discuss how ongoing monitoring and individualized treatment adjustments can help mitigate adverse events associated with low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C)lowering therapies while maintaining efficacy and explore strategies to navigate insurance barriers and ensure timely access to nonstatin LDL-Clowering medications.