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Why script-to-dispense conversion will take centre stage in 2023

pharmaphorum

In 2023, expect manufacturers to further shift their focus away from acquiring new patient prescriptions to retaining existing customers. The account carried an official blue check mark, but in fact it did not belong to the prescription drugmaker. in 1979 to 2.8%in Ensuring patient access.

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US legislative update: takeaways for European pharma

European Pharmaceutical Review

In the current US Congressional session, Congress has focused heavily on legislation directed at reducing prescription drug prices. The new law will also require drug manufacturers to pay rebates to Medicare if they increase drug prices faster than consumer inflation. 5) monitoring access to biosimilars.

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America’s healthcare costs are in deep crisis

World of DTC Marketing

SUMMARY: The media loves to blame pharma companies for high healthcare costs, but unless we start to invest in healthy lifestyles, we’re headed for a healthcare crisis the likes of which we have never experienced. Forget the fact that prescription drugs only account for $.10 The explanation of why is actually quite simple.

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Why is the healthcare industry hesitant to join the metaverse?

Pharmaceutical Technology

For pharma and medical devices, AR, VR, and AI are rapidly accelerating drug discovery, manufacturing, and supply chain efficiencies. Patients living in remote regions could be seen by healthcare professionals without having to travel great distances, and access to care for disabled or elderly people could improve significantly.

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8 Ways to Enhance the Patient Experience & Drive Leads with QR Codes

Healthcare Success

We know that today’s healthcare consumers want instant and accessible services. . The QR code allows hospitals and healthcare providers to satisfy this need with immediate physician-patient interaction and engagement – all through smartphones and tablets. . Prescription refills. Patient verification. Elderly care.

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Use Your Physician Directory to Increase Patient Conversion

LEVO Health

Pharmaceutical brands often take a backseat role in patient health by encouraging patients to talk to their healthcare provider about treatment options. However, today’s healthcare consumers are asking for a different approach.

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Specialty Treatments Require a New Approach to Affordability

PM360

As a mission-driven company and digital healthcare leader, GoodRx has helped patients obtain an estimated 80 million prescriptions they otherwise may not have been able to afford. Figure 1: Share of net spending for specialty and traditional prescription medications. The Uses—and Costs—of Specialty Treatments Keep Rising A U.S.