It was the late C. Everett Koop, a former U.S. surgeon general, who once famously said: “Drugs don’t work in patients who don’t take them.” That’s a simple way to look at a costly and complex problem- medication non-adherence- where the failure to take drugs on time in the dosages prescribed is both dangerous for patients and costly to the health care system. Read more >>
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Express Scripts and Walgreens on Thursday announced the launch of Smart90 Walgreens, a new option for Express Scripts clients interested in 90-day prescription drug programs that helps drive lower costs. Read more >>
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According to Brock, in the UK, about 40% of the National Health Service (NHS) budget is spent on the over-65 age group.
For all the dizzying talk of repeal versus repair, one of the greatest cost drivers in healthcare is still hiding in plain sight.
Although cost-sharing saves Medicare money on pharmaceutical expenses, these savings are likely negated by low medication adherence
It happens all the time. You feel sick, you go to the doctor, they prescribe a medicine.
Adherence to medications is a major factor in determining patient outcomes. Stroke patients on direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are perfect examples of this adherence issue.