As healthcare costs continue to rise, businesses face increasing pressure to balance comprehensive benefits with financial sustainability. One of the most significant challenges is the escalating cost ...

Each year, Texas Children’s Hospital, a leading pediatric health system headquartered in Houston, Texas, spends more than $440 million on medications to treat its patients. After doing a careful ...

Scientist pipetting sample into tray for DNA testing in laboratory,Close up fertility laboratory the scientist preparing embryo cultivation plates Health plans and pharmacy benefit managers face ...

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prodigy Care Services, a leader in innovative pharmacy solutions, today announced the launch of Specialty Nexus, a groundbreaking specialty drug management solution ...

Although the literature has investigated utilization management practices, how they align with clinical practice guidelines is not well understood. 10, 11 A better understanding of this alignment ...

This article contains a correction. From congressional hearings to political messaging efforts, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) have been at the center of recent drug pricing conversations. PBMs ...

Editor’s note: This story is based on discussions at Abarca Forward, a conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, hosted by Abarca Health, a pharmacy benefit manager. MedCity News was invited to attend the ...

Intrathecal drug delivery involves administering analgesic medications directly into the cerebrospinal fluid, thereby achieving targeted pain relief while minimising systemic side effects. This method ...

Older adults, especially those managing multiple chronic conditions, are more likely to face complex drug regimens. The use of five or more drugs (called polypharmacy) is common in this age group. As ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Staying ahead of drug shortages is a constant battle for hospital pharmacists. "We definitely feel that. Every year, there are more drug shortages to worry about," said Rebecca ...

A pharmacovigilance analysis identified men, older age, and 114 different medications as independent risk factors for drug-induced SCARs.