Committee on Oversight and Reform releases Drug Pricing Investigation final staff report
The report discusses factors affecting manufacturer pricing strategies such as the patent system, competition suppression, and patient assistance programs.
JAMA study estimates the cost of insulin among different stakeholders in the pharmacy distribution system
The study found that between 2014 and 2018, net prices received by manufacturers decreased while pharmacies, PBMs, and wholesalers retained an increasing share of costs.
Avalere Health releases report on utilization management trends
The authors describe increased use of utilization management in all therapeutic areas, with prior authorizations being used more often for cancer and autoimmune disorders than for other areas.
Drug Channels discusses 10 trends affecting the retail pharmacy industry
• Trends include increased utilization of specialty drugs and specialty pharmacies, reduced margins from participation in narrow pharmacy networks, and the growth of online pharmacies.
CVS Health and Microsoft announce strategic partnership
Goals of the partnership include building technologies to personalize CVS Health’s customer experience through capabilities such as customized health recommendations.