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Supply chain middlemen ‘pocket half of US branded medicine spending’

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BRG – which says it aims to bring “clarity” to drug distribution and payment processes – said insurers, PBMs and government programmes received more than $141 billion in spending on brand medicines in 2020, up from $50 billion in 2013.

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What to know about generic Viagra

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When ordering online, choose pharmacies that require a valid prescription, have a secure payment process, and offer customer support. Avoid buying from websites that offer extremely low prices or claim to provide Viagra without a prescription, as these may be signs of counterfeit products.

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STAT+: Washington wants to avert another Change Healthcare-like fiasco. Here’s what could be coming

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Washington is cracking down on the technology running behind the scenes in health care following a debilitating cyberattack on a health care payments processing company — and it could have major implications for hospitals and the vendors selling crucial IT.