Questions About Biosimilars, Generic Drugs Highlights SPT Week in Review

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Top news of the week from Specialty Pharmacy Times.

5. Pharmacist Ranks as Top Job for 2018

The unemployment rate for pharmacists is only 2%, according to the US News & World Report.

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4. HIV Drug Offers Long-Lasting Viral Suppression with Single Dose

Novel HIV treatment protected immune cells against HIV for nearly a month. Read more.

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Advocacy Groups Join Together Against DIR Fees

Health care organizations show support for proposed Medicare Part D rules that require direct and indirect remuneration fees to be included at the point-of-sale.

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Prior Authorization May Reduce Patient Access to PCSK9 Inhibitors

Insurers place more prior authorization requirements on PCSK9 inhibitors than other similar cholesterol treatments. Read more.

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Key Questions Surround Biosimilars, Generics in Specialty Pharmacy

Important considerations for pharmacists to concerning the switch from a brand name biologic to a new biosimilar. Read more.

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