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CADTH Advisory Panel report recommends framework for potential pan-Canadian formulary
11 July 2022 - In July 2021, the Government of Canada approached CADTH to develop a recommended framework for creating and ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Jun 2022
The online Pharmaceutical Schedule gets a refresh
7 June 2022 - PHARMAC's online Pharmaceutical Schedule has had a refresh with new features to improve the user experience. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 08 Feb 2022
CVS adds Eliquis, other vital drugs to formulary exclusions
8 February 2022 - For eight years, Beth Joyner Waldron has counted on Eliquis to treat clots in her lungs ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 18 Jan 2022
Discussion paper and online questionnaire for information session on a potential pan-Canadian formulary
18 January 2022 - On 18 January 2022, the advisory panel and CADTH will host an information session on the panel’s ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 26 Aug 2021
CVS juggles biosimilar options on its formulary
27 August 2021 - Whether payers put biosimilars on formulary, versus originator products, depends in large part on the respective ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 28 Jul 2021
Advisory panel to develop a framework for a pan-Canadian prescription drug list
27 July 2021 - An Advisory Panel has been convened by CADTH to provide Health Canada with a recommended framework ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Nov 2018
Express Scripts introduces novel formulary built for evolution of drug pricing
13 November 2018 - New National Preferred Flex Formulary provides employers and health plans a pathway to cover lower list price ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 30 Sep 2017
Massachussetts could shake up drug pricing
29 September 2017 - But only if the Trump administration lets it refuse to cover some medicines. ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 12 Sep 2017
Australia proves national drug plan is possible for Canada
11 September 2017 - A Canadian doctor working in Australia has witnessed how its national drug plan, despite its flaws, is ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 13 Jul 2017
New improved BNF and BNFC app launched
13 July 2017 - Following the recent launch by the publishers of the British National Formulary (BNF) and British National Formulary ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Aug 2016
A secretive board controls access to prescription drugs for millions of Americans
15 August 2016 - Each year, Express Scripts releases a list of prescription drugs it will exclude from coverage for the ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 15 Aug 2016
Will your prescription medicines be covered next year? Better check!
15 August 2016 - The battle continues to rage between drug companies that are trying to make as much money as ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 04 Aug 2016
Express Scripts says Valeant, Lilly, Bristol drugs to lack coverage
2 August 2016 - Express Scripts Holding Co said on Monday it would add a handful of medicines in 2017 to ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 23 Nov 2015
CVS Health announces formulary and therapy strategy for PCSK9 inhibitors
23 November 2015 - CVS Health announced today that Repatha (evolocumab) from Amgen Inc. will be added as the only PCSK9 ...
Posted by Michael Wonder on 07 Oct 2015
Both PCSK9 inhibitors included on US national preferred formulary
8 October 2015 - Praluent and Repatha will be available to patients through the Accredo Specialty Pharmacy, where patients will have ...