Manitoba survey finds shortages of meds and R.Ph.s

PBM reform legislation has progressed further in Congress than ever before.

Todd Eury of the Pharmacy Podcast Network is joined by Josh Bolin of the NABP to talk about DSCSA, what benefits it will provide, and how to make sure your pharmacy is ready when it goes into effect this November.

Senators Ron Wyden and Sherrod Brown wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission calling to explore yet another PBM tactic impeding competition.

This special Over the Counter episode, brought to you by Total Pharmacy® and Omega Pharmacy Group, dives into how to navigate the business of independent pharmacy and get ahead of key policy changes.

To further understand PBM market concentration, researchers separately analyzed commercial insurance, Medicare Part D, and Medicaid managed care market strategies of the 3 biggest PBMs.

Pharmacists can fill a role for patients, but without technology supporting workflows and reimbursement efforts, challenges will remain.