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Seeking value in working with pharmacy benefit managers.
Benefits Q. 2003; 19(1):7-12.BQ

Abstract

By working with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), employers can improve prescription drug use and thereby both reduce health care costs and enhance patient quality of care. This article educates employers about the importance of plan design in pharmacy benefits management, what distinguishes PBMs from other benefit intermediaries and how employers can evaluate and audit services provided by a PBM. Finally, it discusses upcoming changes in the drug benefit marketplace that will affect employers' opportunities and challenges in providing maximum prescription drug benefits at the best value.

Authors

Vogenberg FR
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Sica JM
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MeSH

Cost ControlDrug Utilization ReviewHealth Benefit Plans, EmployeeHumansInsurance, Pharmaceutical ServicesManagement AuditQuality of Health CareUnited States

Pub Type(s)

Journal Article

Language

eng

PubMed ID

12608113

Citation

Vogenberg, F Randy, and Joanne M. Sica. "Seeking Value in Working With Pharmacy Benefit Managers." Benefits Quarterly, vol. 19, no. 1, 2003, pp. 7-12.
Vogenberg FR, Sica JM. Seeking value in working with pharmacy benefit managers. Benefits Q. 2003;19(1):7-12.
Vogenberg, F. R., & Sica, J. M. (2003). Seeking value in working with pharmacy benefit managers. Benefits Quarterly, 19(1), 7-12.
Vogenberg FR, Sica JM. Seeking Value in Working With Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Benefits Q. 2003;19(1):7-12. PubMed PMID: 12608113.
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