AMCP, in partnership with the AMCP Research Institute, published the 2024 edition of its annual Access, Affordability, and Outcomes: The Value of Managed Care Pharmacy report on October 11, 2024, explaining the fundamental concepts of managed care pharmacy and its impact on millions of Americans.
New analysis in the 2024 edition examines the use of mail order pharmacies and 90-day supplies, as well as a comparison of costs for drugs covered under both pharmacy and medical benefits. Understanding these practices is crucial as the number of specialty medicines—many of which are dispensed via mail order or administered by physicians—continues to grow. Studying the use of mail order pharmacies and 90-day supplies (compared to 30-days’ supply) helps identify where patients may realize greater cost savings due to the method of purchase and the impact it may have on adherence and outcomes.
The report also explores pharmacy benefit design and implementation; formulary and medication utilization management; clinical programs; quality and safety program management; and ways to promote affordability for patients. These strategies improve clinical outcomes, ensure the appropriate use of medications, and help contain the rising costs of prescription drugs.
Access the full report to learn how managed care pharmacy professionals facilitate appropriate access to prescription treatments and promote affordability to help improve outcomes for patients across America’s health care system.
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AMCP’s diverse membership of pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and professionals in life sciences and biopharmaceutical companies leverage their specialized expertise in clinical evidence and economics to optimize medication benefit design and population health management and help patients access cost-effective and safe medications and other drug therapies. AMCP members improve the lives of nearly 300 million Americans served by private and public health plans, pharmacy benefit management firms, and emerging care models. For more information, visit www.amcp.org.
About AMCP Research Institute
Building on AMCP's proven track record in research through BBCIC, AMCP Research Institute (ARI) expands AMCP research horizons to encompass comprehensive studies, including cost analyses and policy support. ARI aims to elevate AMCP's mission, drive policy, and enhance member value by delivering robust, unbiased research that empowers practitioners and shapes the future of managed care pharmacy.
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