RxDC Reporting for 2024

2025-02-05T15:25:17+00:00

The Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requires that Group Health Plans report various information about their prescription drug costs and spending. The government calls the data submission of information on prescription drugs and spending the “”RxDC Report”. The government will use the data to provide insight into increased spending on prescription drugs with reporting on rebates, [...]

RxDC Reporting for 20242025-02-05T15:25:17+00:00

Prescription Drugs from Vending Machines

2020-04-02T14:47:22+00:00

If Florida House Bill HB59 becomes law, Floridians will be able to use video conferencing technology to speak with a pharmacist and obtain prescription drugs dispensed by automated pharmacy systems or vending machines. The systems, manufactured by Canadian company MedAvail, are currently in use in hospitals located in Jacksonville and Miami, Florida. [...]

Prescription Drugs from Vending Machines2020-04-02T14:47:22+00:00

Drug Cost Information Bills

2019-02-28T08:00:30+00:00

In late Fall, the President signed two bills that should make it easier for pharmacists to help customers find the lowest cost, appropriate medications. The “Know the Lowest Price Act of 2018” and “Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act” bills are designed to crack down on “gag clauses” that prevent pharmacists from telling patients [...]

Drug Cost Information Bills2019-02-28T08:00:30+00:00

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 28th

2018-04-27T16:04:38+00:00

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day will take place on Saturday, April 28th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is a great opportunity for those who missed the previous events, or who have subsequently accumulated unwanted, unused prescription drugs, especially medications including opioids such as codeine, hydrocodone, oxycodone, morphine or fentanyl, to safely dispose of [...]

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is April 28th2018-04-27T16:04:38+00:00

2017 Employer Health Benefits Survey

2017-12-20T15:37:44+00:00

This article appeared on Kaiser Family Foundation on September 19, 2017. Employer-sponsored insurance covers over half of the nonelderly population; approximately 151 million non-elderly people in total.1 To provide current information about employer-sponsored health benefits, the Kaiser Family Foundation (Kaiser) and the Health Research & Educational Trust (HRET) conduct an annual survey of private and [...]

2017 Employer Health Benefits Survey2017-12-20T15:37:44+00:00

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is October 28th

2017-10-26T12:00:55+00:00

Because of their focus on substance abuse issues and the national awareness of the opioid epidemic, Magellan Rx Management is calling your attention to the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) scheduled event – National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. This event will take place on Saturday, October 28th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is a [...]

National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is October 28th2017-10-26T12:00:55+00:00

Three Approaches to Controlling Rx Costs

2017-06-01T10:00:52+00:00

The article below was published on May 11, 2017 by the Mercer Signal, written by David Dross. Photo Source: Mercer Signal With all the uncertainties around healthcare legislation swirling, cost control of pharmacy spend remains top priority for employers. On one hand, employers obviously want their employees to have access to the medications [...]

Three Approaches to Controlling Rx Costs2017-06-01T10:00:52+00:00

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 29th

2017-04-28T14:00:26+00:00

In a continuing effort to keep you advised of upcoming events of interest, Magellan Rx Management is happy to inform you that the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has scheduled another National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. The event will take place this Saturday, April 29th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and is a great opportunity [...]

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 29th2017-04-28T14:00:26+00:00
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