TAKING ON THE OPIOID OVERDOSE EPIDEMIC IN NEW JERSEY

Recent federal legislative and regulatory updates in managed care pharmacy have prioritized topics ranging from expedited access to novel therapeutics to the health disparities and equity concerns affecting patient populations nationwide, but progress on these developments will depend on the impact of the midterm elections

The Outcomes of Implementing and Integrating Comprehensive Medication Management in Team-Based Care: A Review of the Evidence on Quality, Access and Costs, December 2023

How Many People Might Lose Medicaid When States Unwind Continuous Enrollment?

An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.

Federal/state grants are not the only gateways to funding. There are close to 750 “community foundations” nationwide which are public charities dedicated to improving the lives of people in a defined local geographic area.

Significant improvement in glycemic control among participants demonstrates the substantial impact that pharmacies partnered with charitable medication distributors such as the Dispensary of Hope can have on individuals with insulin-treated T2D

How is a charitable pharmacy different from other types of pharmacies?

An opportunity for charitable pharmacies to collaborate with oncology practices for non-oncology medications during and after treatment.

St. Vincent de Paul Charitable Pharmacy offers article regarding impact of a charitable pharmacy on their community and patients

Good Pill will provide direct access to hundreds of life-saving medications and save families $150+/month on healthcare cost

The five most recent states to expand the scope of reimbursement for pharmacists are Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota, Virginia and Wyoming

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Patients taking opioid dosages at or above 50 MME/day are twice as likely to overdose compared to those taking 20 MME/day, and the risk further increases as the MME/day increases.

A Fireside Chat with AAM Chair, Christine Baeder and Mark Cuban, Entrepreneur and Cost Plus founder

Starting Sept. 25, Americans can again order free COVID-19 tests through the federal government.