Biosimilars – Where do we Stand?
Looking at the current direction of therapeutic development, it is obvious that more biologics will be introduced to manage chronic disease. Biologic agents will dominate in the realm of [...]
The Rise of Medical Devices
With each passing year, technology continues to rapidly advance. The 21st century has seen the rise of mobile devices and the exponential growth of technology in all fields. Technology is [...]
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Continuous glucose monitoring devices, or CGMs, are rapidly replacing fingerstick glucose meters as the standard of care for most type 1, and a number of type 2, diabetic [...]
Digital Therapeutics and the Pharmacy Benefit: Part 2
Digital Therapeutics and the Pharmacy Benefit: Part 2 In Part 1 of this blog on Digital Therapeutics and the Pharmacy Benefit we discussed the emergence of a new class [...]
Digital Therapeutics and the Pharmacy Benefit: Part 1
In the last several years, a new class of diagnostic and behavioral therapy options for select neuropsychiatric indications has emerged in the form of Prescription Digital Therapeutics (PDT, sometimes abbreviated [...]
Reconsidering Preemptive Pharmacogenomics
We check lipids to minimize cardiovascular events. We mandate mammograms, prostate exams, colonoscopies, and bone density tests in an attempt to minimize adverse health events. And yet, healthcare still has [...]
Remote Patient Monitoring
In the last 50 years, humanity’s progress in the development of science and technology has advanced exponentially. As medicine and healthcare have advanced alongside these innovations, novel opportunities have arisen [...]
Integrating Weight-loss Therapy Into Benefits Coverage
Obesity (BMI>30) is a global epidemic affecting more than 650 million people worldwide. 1It is a major contributor to the development of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, osteoarthritis, certain cancers, sleep apnea, depression, [...]
Utilization Management Service for Specialty Medications
The Value of a Pharmacist-Driven Utilization Management Pilot Program Are you looking for ways to manage the ever-rising costs of specialty drugs and achieving the best return on your investment? [...]
Biosimilars and Cost Savings
As the world of pharmacy moves forward, biologic medications are becoming ubiquitous and bring with them positive changes for patients nationwide. These medications have the potential of saving thousands of [...]