| Pharmacy benefit management: enhancing the applicability of pharmacoeconomics for optimal decision making. | |
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PMID: 11817989 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Previous research indicates that in order to make pharmacoeconomic information applicable and useful for pharmaceutical benefit management (PBM) companies, several aspects need to be considered and improved. These include: timely availability of information, head-to-head comparators, peer-reviewed publications, independent sponsorship of pharmacoeconomic studies, use of relevant populations in research and published pharmacoeconomic models, and pharmacoeconomics training for pharmaceutical companies' sales personnel. In addition to these measures, guidelines have been playing an important role in improving the applicability of pharmacoeconomic information. This paper examines the progress to date in enhancing the applicability of pharmacoeconomics for optimal PBM decision making. The greatest improvements have been made in enhancing the quality of pharmacoeconomic research and the quality of peer-reviewed publications. Direct comparator studies are starting to emerge, but in limited numbers. The need for additional training of pharmaceutical representatives and PBM staff members remains a critical issue. |
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Authors:
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C Daniel Mullins; Junling Wang |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: PharmacoEconomics Volume: 20 ISSN: 1170-7690 ISO Abbreviation: Pharmacoeconomics Publication Date: 2002 |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2002-01-30 Completed Date: 2002-05-24 Revised Date: 2008-11-21 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 9212404 Medline TA: Pharmacoeconomics Country: New Zealand |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 9-21 Citation Subset: T |
Affiliation:
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School of Pharmacy, Center on Drugs and Public Policy, University of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, USA. Dmullins@rx.umaryland.edu |
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Cost-Benefit Analysis Decision Making* Disease Management Drug Evaluation / economics Drug Information Services / standards*, supply & distribution Drug Utilization Review Drugs, Generic Economics, Pharmaceutical* Formularies as Topic Health Care Sector Humans Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services / utilization* Managed Care Programs / standards Peer Review, Research Pharmaceutical Services / economics* Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee Practice Guidelines as Topic Treatment Outcome United States |
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0/Drugs, Generic |
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