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Astellas Pharma CEO Q&a (Part 2): We Have To Have Alternatives for Prescription Medicine Business

MedCity News

In part 2 of our Q&A, Okamura addresses the need for biopharma companies to leverage digital technologies in disease management. The post Astellas Pharma CEO Q&a (Part 2): We Have To Have Alternatives for Prescription Medicine Business appeared first on MedCity News.

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PBMs and insurers want your prescription money

World of DTC Marketing

For many, these coupons represent the difference between filling a prescription and going without lifesaving care, but there is a lot more here than just a co-pay coupon. A drug’s out-of-pocket cost is primarily the result of decisions made by insurance companies and pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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GoodRx Launches Solution To Help Consumers Manage Their Prescriptions

MedCity News

Medicine Cabinet, a new solution by GoodRx, gives users reminders to take their medications and refill prescriptions and recommends pharmacies based on prescription costs. It also has a rewards system for using GoodRx coupons and picking up prescriptions on time.

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Too many patients aren’t filling their prescriptions. Here’s how the industry can change that.

Fierce Pharma

Research shows that 20% of patients have failed to fill a script in the past, and one-third aren’t confident managing their illness. Medication adherence is a large and growing challenge for pharma companies, healthcare providers and the patients they serve. In the U.S. Engaging patients from the moment a drug is prescribed can help.

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Prescription drug marketing misconceptions

World of DTC Marketing

Another TED talk on the evils of prescription drug marketing was filled with misinformation as usual. The disconnect between consumers and prescription drug marketing has grown quite a bit. Prescription drug marketers are jumping through hoops to convince management that drug advertising is necessary but data is fading.

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LifeMD Launches GLP-1 Weight Management Program

MedCity News

Through LifeMD’s new weight management program, consumers can gain access to GLP-1 prescriptions like Ozempic and Wegovy, clinical support, lab testing, education and more.

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PhRMA keeps pummeling PBMs, launching fresh attack on power over pharmacy choice

Fierce Pharma

PhRMA has rounded up its attack ad team once again for another broadside against pharmacy benefit managers, zeroing in this time on the potential for insurers to profit from where prescriptions get | PhRMA has rounded up its attack ad team once again for another broadside against pharmacy benefit managers, zeroing in this time on the potential for (..)

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