May/June 2015
Contribution of Phone Follow-up to Improved Adherence to Oral Osteoporosis Treatment
July 30, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
The authors studied the usefulness of a regular telephone follow-up to improve adherence to oral antiosteoporosis treatments. Their results support such follow-up and the use of this strategy in routine clinical practice.
Do Units and Costs of Comparable Insulins Differ by Manufacturer?
July 30, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
Patient characteristics and product mix play an important role in determining the overall use and costs of comparable insulins across different manufacturers.
Demographic Characteristics of Asthma Subjects Associated With Stepping Down From Fluticasone Propionate/Salmeterol Combination Therapy
July 29, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
Patients on fluticasone propionate/salmeterol maintenance therapy who have more frequent physician interactions, especially interactions with asthma specialists, may be more likely have their controller medication reduced.
A Multi-Pronged Approach to Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
July 10, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
The opioid epidemic in the United States is a critical public health issue that requires a multi-stakeholder, multi-pronged approach to mitigate its devastating outcomes.
Opioid-Induced Constipation: Considerations for Formulary Decision Makers
June 19, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
This activity reviews the incidence and impact of opioid-induced constipation (OIC), discusses available treatment options, and what factors should be considered during formulary decisions for OIC.
Lessons Learned From Zac
June 18, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
Taking steps to improve medication adherence, starting with simple outreach efforts.
Rethinking Pharmacy Employee Engagement
June 18, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
While often overlooked, employee engagement is a key element in determining whether a hospital, health system, or pharmacy service can effectively meet its patient access, patient quality, and organizational financial demands.
Impact of Co-Payment Discounts on Antidepressant Medication Adherence and Costs
June 17, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
A unique co-payment discount program for antidepressants was associated with higher antidepressant medication adherence, lower likelihood of discontinuation, and lower healthcare costs.
Annual Stroke Costs to Health Plans Among Atrial Fibrillation Patients
June 17, 2015
Article
The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits
An incidence-based model was developed to estimate the annual ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke–related healthcare costs to a hypothetical US health plan with 1 million enrollees.