Archive for the ‘Diseases’ Category

Randy Vogenberg, PhD, RPh, a nationally recognized expert and benefits author, covers the landscape of biologic and specialty pharmacy product coverage as well as benefit design issues.

Shortages of critical drugs used to treat cancer, infections, cardiovascular disease, and pain have become a nationwide issue, but the shortages are particularly acute in Massachusetts. According to a new report by IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, the supply of 64 injectable drugs in the state over three months this summer declined by a third, compared to last year. The drug shortage, which mostly affects generic drugs, has affected local…

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