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Tag: prescription drugs

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Engaging the prescriber and the PCP in controlling pharmacy costs

May 5, 2017 / By Steve Delaronde

Sovaldi is a prescription drug that was approved by the FDA in December 2013 to treat Hepatitis C. The following year, the total cost of prescription drugs in the United […]

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Are more prescription drugs the right prescription for our healthcare system?

Nov. 7, 2016 / By Steve Delaronde

Last year, nearly 2 out of every 3 American adults took a prescription drug and 2 out of every 3 adults that visited their doctor left with a prescription. Over […]

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Polypharmacy and the Triple Aim

May 4, 2016 / By Steve Delaronde

Nearly 60 percent of Americans have taken a prescription medication in the past month.  This does not include dietary supplements or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.  The proportion of prescription drug users […]

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6 approaches to align prescription drugs with the Triple Aim

Feb. 3, 2016 / By Steve Delaronde

Prescription drug prices increased by more than 10 percent in 2015 and account for 1 in every 10 dollars spent on health care in the United States. The nearly $300 […]