Personalized Precision Rx

10/05/2017

The branded segment accounts for the largest increase in drug spend. The question is: Do these drugs provide value considering their cost ? We can best understand the answer with case management .

The branded segment accounts for the largest increase in drug spend. The question is: Do these drugs provide value considering their cost ? We can best understand the answer with case management . Read more from Kaiser Health News here https://khn.org/news/do-pharmas-claims-on-drug-prices-pass-the...

10/03/2017

This has been a strategy used by branded drug companies to thwart generic competition for 30 years. Litigation costs less than loosing profit when challenged by a generic. Think of litigation as creating an additional revenue stream.

In 2016, Roche Holding AG sold $3 billion worth of its blockbuster biotechnology drug Avastin. Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved what’s expected to be a less-expensive version.

09/28/2017

Drugs can have dramatically lower costs in other countries.These drugs can be manufactured in the same plant as the US drugs. A number of legislators see this as an opportunity to reduce the cost of medications here.

Drugs can have dramatically lower costs in other countries. These drugs can be manufactured in the same plant as the US drugs. A number of legislators see this as an opportunity to reduce the cost of medications here. Read more here: https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2017/08/01/CBO-Americans-would-s...

09/26/2017

We believe that genetic testing for drug compatibility is a powerful tool to combat addiction. This is a key component in our RX management programs.

We believe that genetic testing for drug compatibility is a powerful tool to combat addiction. This is a key component in our RX management programs. Read more in this article from Larry Saunders, President of Genetics4Health: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-genetic-testing-help-fight-opioid-ep...

09/22/2017

A billion dollar drug gets competition from a biosimilar drug.

A billion dollar drug gets competition from a biosimilar drug. Read more here: https://amp-businessinsider-com.cdn.ampproject.org/c/s/amp.businessinsider.com/fda-approves-avastin-biosimilar-to-treat-cancer-2017-9

09/21/2017

PBM's are under scrutiny as demonstrated in the article.

PBM’s are under scrutiny as demonstrated in the article. Read more from Workforce.com, link here: http://www.workforce.com/2017/08/29/ask-pharmacy-benefit-manager-control-spike-prescription-spending/

09/19/2017

Local towns are trying to sue drug companies for marketing that is resulting in addiction.

Local towns are trying to sue drug companies for marketing that is resulting in addiction. Read more from the Hartford Courant here: http://digitaledition.courant.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=41b0a7a8-a268-47d3-95e3-69ef9b37841e

09/14/2017

Some believe that the transparency of the PBM's is contributing to the high drug costs. This is evident with the Higher cost branded drugs.

09/12/2017

Pharmaceuticals can be important in pain management. They can also cause a patient to become addicted. There is a fine line when narcotics are prescribed between help or hurt.

Pharmaceuticals can be important in pain management. They can also cause a patient to become addicted. There is a fine line when narcotics are prescribed between help or hurt. Read more from the Hartford Courant here: http://mobile.digitaledition.courant.com/infinity/article_popover_share.aspx?guid=...

09/07/2017

This is an example of United being greedy in my opinion. There is a need for greater transparency in the pharmaceutical delivery system to identify these practices.

This is an example of United being greedy in my opinion. There is a need for greater transparency in the pharmaceutical delivery system to identify these practices. Read more from KSLA here: http://m.ksla.com/ksla/pm_/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=od:ftarS4iS

09/01/2017

Is your medication helping or hurting?

This clip was on NBC Nightly News. It points out the value of pharmacogenetics. We believe that this test can reduce ER visits and hospitalizations. Read more from NBC News here: http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/amp/your-medication-helping-or-hurting-dna-tests-may-be-guide-n777836

08/31/2017

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PPRx is a Rx management company created to give employers and employees better solutions to manage the Rx spend. Pharmacogenetic Testing is the analysis of certain genes known to determine how individuals will react to certain drugs. The PPRx test uses this new technology and allows your doctor to r...