Tag: generic

  • Trump Administration Releases Drug Pricing Blueprint

    Trump Administration Releases Drug Pricing Blueprint

    On May 11, The Trump Administration released “American Patients First,” the President’s blueprint to lower drug prices and reduce out-of-pocket costs, along with a request for information. The Blueprint was framed as advancing four specific goals: Reducing list prices; Improving government’s ability to negotiate better prices; Encouraging competition through rapid entry to market of generics and…

  • UPDATE: BCBS New Opioid Management Strategy Effective April 1

    UPDATE: BCBS New Opioid Management Strategy Effective April 1

    UPDATED MARCH 21, 2018 — Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama is launching an opioid management strategy in an effort to battle the growing opioid epidemic in Alabama, as well as a response to concerns for customers’ care and safety and the rising costs of health care. The new requirements will be effective April…