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CDC Emphasizes Opioid Guideline is Voluntary and Should Support, Not Supplant, Patient Care

The FDA Law Blog

In addition, the guideline has been misapplied to cancer and palliative care patients, and there have been rapid opioid tapers without patient collaboration, rigid application of opioid dosage thresholds, application of opioid use for pain to opioid use disorder treatment, insurer and pharmacy duration limits, patient dismissals and abandonment.

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How the US’s pending PIE Act will improve patient access to medication

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Jennifer Mathieu, director of government relations at the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP), tells us why the organisation backed the pre-approval information exchange (PIE) Act of 2022 and how the legislation will empower companies to share information with healthcare payers and plans during the FDA approval process. .

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Dr. B: Expanding the business model from COVID vaccines to antiviral medications

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Our doctor consultations only cost $15, less than the average insurance copay. According to the FDA, one must also meet specific requirements before being approved to take these drugs, which include having no known or suspected severe renal impairment and no known or suspected severe hepatic impairment.

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The Importance of Gross Profit Margin for Pharmacy Owners

DiversifyRx

A profitable pharmacy can invest in staff training, modern equipment, and improved patient services, ultimately enhancing patient care and satisfaction. Adaptation to Industry Changes Pharmacy best practices are subject to constant changes, including shifts in drug pricing, insurance reimbursements, and regulations.

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Challenges & Opportunities in Emerging Digital Health Technologies

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Digital health is transforming the health care landscape through new technologies and platforms in patient care management, conducting of clinical trials, patient data collection, and the diagnosis and treatment of disease. Challenges & Opportunities in Emerging Digital Health Technologies. Ryan Hoshi. James Wabby.