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November 2014 - FRMC

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MTM Provides Value for Patients and Payers
11/14/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
In recent years, medication therapy management (MTM) has become a staple for Medicare Part D. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires improvements in Part D MTM programs, which are thought to lead to better outcomes in patient...
In recent years, medication therapy management (MTM) has become a staple for Medicare Part D. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act requires improvements in Part D MTM programs, which are thought to lead to better outcomes in patient...
In recent years, medication...
11/14/2014
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Using CER to Evaluate Companion Diagnostics
11/14/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Personalized medicine is playing an increasing role in drug development, and many drugs already have biomarkers to treat diseases, particularly cancer, and more are on the horizon.
Personalized medicine is playing an increasing role in drug development, and many drugs already have biomarkers to treat diseases, particularly cancer, and more are on the horizon.
Personalized medicine is playing...
11/14/2014
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ACC/AHA Guidelines Still Stirring Up Discussion, Questions
11/14/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
Since the 2013 American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) joint guidelines were published, debate has ensued.
Since the 2013 American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) joint guidelines were published, debate has ensued.
Since the 2013 American College...
11/14/2014
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Multiple Sclerosis Remains a Top Concern for Costly Disease Management
11/14/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
Boston—Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic disease affecting the central nervous system in young adults, and it continues to be a costly burden on the healthcare system in terms of treatment options. During a satellite...
Boston—Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic disease affecting the central nervous system in young adults, and it continues to be a costly burden on the healthcare system in terms of treatment options. During a satellite...
Boston—Multiple sclerosis (MS)...
11/14/2014
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Assessing Value of Drugs for Formulary: A Challenge for Stakeholders
11/14/2014

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos

Eileen Koutnik-Fotopoulos
Many developed countries with a national health service have a single dominant method used by the national insurer to assess and compare the value of health services. Yet, the United States lacks a uniform system to assess the value of drugs...
Many developed countries with a national health service have a single dominant method used by the national insurer to assess and compare the value of health services. Yet, the United States lacks a uniform system to assess the value of drugs...
Many developed countries with a...
11/14/2014
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COPD Projected to be Third Leading Cause of Death by 2020
11/14/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and by 2020, COPD will be the third leading cause of mortality.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, and by 2020, COPD will be the third leading cause of mortality.
Chronic obstructive pulmonary...
11/14/2014
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Empagliflozin Breaks into Type 2 Diabetes Market
11/14/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
“[Type 2 diabetes is an] expensive and challenging disease state to treat,” said Ron Dasher, RPh, at the AMCP meeting during a product theater covering the recent approval of empagliflozin.
“[Type 2 diabetes is an] expensive and challenging disease state to treat,” said Ron Dasher, RPh, at the AMCP meeting during a product theater covering the recent approval of empagliflozin.
“[Type 2 diabetes is an]...
11/14/2014
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Recent and Future Drug Approvals for Important Disease States
11/14/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
With an influx of blockbuster drugs coming off patent in the next few years, in 2015, a potential $20.9 billion revenue could be reached for first-time generics.
With an influx of blockbuster drugs coming off patent in the next few years, in 2015, a potential $20.9 billion revenue could be reached for first-time generics.
With an influx of blockbuster...
11/14/2014
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Biosimilars Coming to Market in 2015, Questions Ensue
11/14/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
The first FDA-approved biosimilar agent is expected to hit the market in March 2015; however, there are still a number of questions and concerns.
The first FDA-approved biosimilar agent is expected to hit the market in March 2015; however, there are still a number of questions and concerns.
The first FDA-approved...
11/14/2014
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Drug Spending Reaches All-Time High for Specialty Pharmacy
11/14/2014

Kerri Fitzgerald

Kerri Fitzgerald
“[Specialty pharmacy] is front page news today,” said Jim Smeeding, RPh, MBA, executive director, NASP, as he opened a session on current trends and future outlooks on the specialty pharmacy industry.
“[Specialty pharmacy] is front page news today,” said Jim Smeeding, RPh, MBA, executive director, NASP, as he opened a session on current trends and future outlooks on the specialty pharmacy industry.
“[Specialty pharmacy] is front...
11/14/2014
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Learn about the state of digital therapeutics for disease management such as diabetes care in terms of cost, outcomes, integration, and more with Dr Mansur Shomali, CMO at Welldoc.
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