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April 2017 - FRMC

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04/19/2017
Researchers showed that a low dose of Xarelto reduced the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients at high risk for a recurrence of blood clots.
Researchers showed that a low dose of Xarelto reduced the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in patients at high risk for a recurrence of blood clots.
Researchers showed that a low...
04/19/2017
First Report Managed Care
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04/19/2017
Treatment with sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors significantly reduced risk of hospitalization for heart failure and all-cause mortality.
Treatment with sodium glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors significantly reduced risk of hospitalization for heart failure and all-cause mortality.
Treatment with sodium glucose...
04/19/2017
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04/19/2017
According to research, use of the PCSK9 inhibitor Repatha reduced the risk for death by lowering levels of low-density lipoprotein, also known as “bad cholesterol.”
According to research, use of the PCSK9 inhibitor Repatha reduced the risk for death by lowering levels of low-density lipoprotein, also known as “bad cholesterol.”
According to research, use of...
04/19/2017
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04/19/2017
A study found that deployment of intranasal naloxone delivery devices in emergency overdose situations reduces the risk of death from opioid overdose.
A study found that deployment of intranasal naloxone delivery devices in emergency overdose situations reduces the risk of death from opioid overdose.
A study found that deployment of...
04/19/2017
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04/19/2017
According to a study, primary care providers may be dispensing too many opioids before a proper pain diagnosis is made.
According to a study, primary care providers may be dispensing too many opioids before a proper pain diagnosis is made.
According to a study, primary...
04/19/2017
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04/19/2017
Research showed that an interdisciplinary chronic rehabilitation program helped to treat older patients with chronic pain. 
Research showed that an interdisciplinary chronic rehabilitation program helped to treat older patients with chronic pain. 
Research showed that an...
04/19/2017
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04/19/2017
According to a study presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine 2017 Annual Meeting, an intensive outpatient program, known as the Medical Pain Service, helped to reduce the costs associated with treating high utilization patients...
According to a study presented at the American Academy of Pain Medicine 2017 Annual Meeting, an intensive outpatient program, known as the Medical Pain Service, helped to reduce the costs associated with treating high utilization patients...
According to a study presented...
04/19/2017
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04/19/2017
Steve Miller, MD, discussed the negative trends in drug pricing that will require pharmacy benefit managers to leverage their power to stabilize health care costs.
Steve Miller, MD, discussed the negative trends in drug pricing that will require pharmacy benefit managers to leverage their power to stabilize health care costs.
Steve Miller, MD, discussed the...
04/19/2017
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04/19/2017
At the PBMI 2017 Drug Benefit Conference, Peter B Bach, MD, discussed how oncology drug spending is accelerating at an unsustainable pace.
At the PBMI 2017 Drug Benefit Conference, Peter B Bach, MD, discussed how oncology drug spending is accelerating at an unsustainable pace.
At the PBMI 2017 Drug Benefit...
04/19/2017
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04/19/2017
At the PBMI 2017 Drug Benefit Conference, Scott Gottlieb, MD, spoke about the political trends affecting drug prices and offered policy solutions.
At the PBMI 2017 Drug Benefit Conference, Scott Gottlieb, MD, spoke about the political trends affecting drug prices and offered policy solutions.
At the PBMI 2017 Drug Benefit...
04/19/2017
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