15 February 2024 - As last miles go, medication adherence – when patients take the medication that’s been prescribed to them – is among the toughest. Every link in the drug supply chain can impact adherence, determining whether patients are treating their conditions or not, with two factors standing out: accessibility and cost.
Significant criticism and skepticism is being cast upon pharmacy benefit managers, as policy makers at state and federal levels and regulatory agencies such as Federal Trade Commission conduct inquiries into the role they play and impact on drug pricing.