November 22nd 2024
On the most recent episode of Over the Counter, James Rider, PharmD, joined Drug Topics to discuss his career journey as a chain pharmacist.
Express Scripts offers $1 alternative to $750 pill
December 4th 2015Months after a manufacturer drew widespread criticism from consumer groups and politicians for raising the price of pyrimethamine (Daraprim) by more than 5000%, Express Scripts, the nation’s largest PBM, has announced it will make the drug available for about $1 per pill.
Walgreens study: Pharmacist interventions improve med adherence, lower healthcare costs
November 3rd 2015When pharmacists closely monitor patients taking new medications, patients do a better job of sticking to their regimens and overall healthcare costs decline, according to a study recently released by Walgreens.