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Flu Vaccines Are a Go

Pharmacy Times

Votes are cast and recommendations made, none of which bind the CDC or the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), though it is rare for the CDC not to follow ACIP’s recommendations. 2 Recently, all 17 members of the existing ACIP committee were removed by the HHS Secretary Robert F.

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Does Blue Cross Blue Shield cover Zepbound?

The Checkup by Singlecare

Because there’s no generic version of Zepbound, the only other way tirzepatide can be purchased is if it’s compounded by a specialty pharmacy. Health insurance companies don’t usually cover compounded drugs because they’re not FDA approved. This means the ingredients have been mixed on-site for you alone.

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NCPA Laments SCOTUS Decision to Punt on Oklahoma PBM Reform

Pharmacy Times

Supreme Court’s decision not to review a pharmacy benefit manager reform case out of Oklahoma: “After the historic Rutledge v.

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J&J copay lawsuit against drug benefit firm gets green light

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According to court documents, SaveOnSP works ‘in partnership’ with PBM Express Scripts and specialty pharmacy group Accredo Health to operate the programme, which is described as “one way a PBM […] maximises its profits (and, in turn, commercial health insurance companies’ profits) at plaintiff and patients’ expense.”

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How to save on Cosentyx

The Checkup by Singlecare

As a biologic subcutaneous injection, Cosentyx requires special handling and must be delivered by a specialty pharmacy —a type of pharmacy that has the technology and clinical experience to safely administer specialty medications to patients with complex medical conditions.

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How to save on Rinvoq: Copay card, patient assistance & more

The Checkup by Singlecare

Insurance coverage for Rinvoq Coverage for Rinvoq varies by plan, so be sure to check with your health insurance company for details on how much you’ll be expected to pay for Rinvoq. When you speak to your specialty pharmacy, you must mention your Rinvoq Savings Card.

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Nucala savings tips

The Checkup by Singlecare

You can only get Nucala from a specialty pharmacy. But, the list price is the wholesale price charged to pharmacies, not to patients. If prescribed Nucala without insurance, you will likely pay the list price plus an additional amount charged by the specialty pharmacy dispensing it. According to Michael O.