Drug Channels

APRIL 8, 2024

I am pleased to announce the inaugural Drug Channels Leadership Forum ! The Leadership Forum will be an executive gathering where drug channel leaders can network and discuss key issues and challenges facing the commercial healthcare system. And of course, I'll be there to moderate the entire event and lead the fireside chats.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Time for DCI’s annual update on the channels for provider-administered drugs. For 2024, payers report that specialty pharmacies—via white and clear bagging—have displaced buy-and-bill for a meaningful share of commercial covered lives utilizing provider-administered oncology drugs. drug channels. All rights reserved.

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MAY 9, 2022

Informa Connect’s Hub and Specialty Pharmacy Models East. June 28-30, 2022 | Sheraton Parsippany | Parsippany, NJ www.informaconnect.com/hub-specialty-pharmacy. Drug Channels readers will save 10% off the current registration rate when they use code 22DC10*. Drug Channels, or any of its employees.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

on the overall market, explained channel distortions from 340B contract pharmacies, and offered some policy recommendations. Click here to read the Drug Channels Institute letter to Senators Thune, Stabenow, Moore Capito, Baldwin, Moran, and Cardin. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. I shared my $0.02

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MARCH 14, 2022

Asembia’s Specialty Pharmacy Summit 2022. Asembia's Specialty Pharmacy Summit 2022 is back! This is a must-attend event for anyone connected to specialty pharmacy. Plus, Doug Long from IQVIA and I will again lead the Featured Session, titled The Specialty Pharmacy Industry Update and Outlook. Gottlieb’s excellent book.

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MAY 21, 2024

Fein, president of Drug Channels Institute (DCI) and the author of Drug Channels , invites you to join him for DCI’s new live video webinar: The 340B Drug Pricing Program: Trends, Controversies, and Outlook This event will be broadcast live on Friday, June 21, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers.

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OCTOBER 2, 2023

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I put the finishing touches on DCI's new 2023-24 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. Click here to see the original post from May 2023.

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JULY 16, 2024

Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its interim report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The report’s unsubtle subtitle revealed how the agency views PBMs: The Powerful Middlemen Inflating Drug Costs and Squeezing Main Street Pharmacies. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers.

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OCTOBER 3, 2023

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I put the finishing touches on our new 2023-24 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. Will payers let Humira go?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

In 2022, specialty pharmacies—via white, brown, and clear bagging—now constitute a meaningful share of the distribution channels for provider-administered oncology drugs. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2022 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2022 Pembroke Consulting, Inc.

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JULY 29, 2022

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for today's live video webinar: Specialty Drugs Update: Trends, Controversies, and Outlook. Note that the forecasts below did not account for policy changes that could further reduce pharmaceuticals' share of U.S. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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APRIL 21, 2022

By reader request, we present below a channel flow chart illustrating the buy-and-bill process for provider-administered drugs. Pharmacy Distribution and Reimbursement System for Patient-Administered, Outpatient Brand-name Drugs. The video is excerpted from my recent Drug Channels Update: Buy-and-Bill Trends video webinar.

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DECEMBER 13, 2023

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for Fiday's Drug Channels Outlook 2024 live video webinar. Time for our annual update on the channels for provider-administered drugs. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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MAY 24, 2023

In recent years, each of these companies has launched new group purchasing organizations (GPOs) to further consolidate the number of covered lives in rebate negotiations with pharmaceutical manufacturers. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. to 1:30 p.m.

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OCTOBER 25, 2021

By reader request, we present below a channel flow chart illustrating the buy-and-bill process for provider-administered drugs. Pharmacy Distribution and Reimbursement System for Patient-Administered, Outpatient Brand-name Drugs. The video is excerpted from my recent Drug Channels Update: Buy-and-Bill Trends video webinar.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

Time for our annual update on the channels for provider-administered drugs. For 2023, specialty pharmacies—via white, brown, and clear bagging—retained a meaningful share of the distribution channels for provider-administered oncology drugs. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc.

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APRIL 8, 2022

Michael discusses patient support challenges that are unique to specialty-lite pharmaceuticals. He goes on to describe four new categories of patient solutions and pharmacy models specific to this growing market segment. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2022 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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APRIL 12, 2022

As you will see below, outpatient prescription drugs dispensed by retail and mail pharmacies are projected to remain a small share (8.4%) of total U.S. One bright spot: consumers will account for an ever-smaller share of drug spending. Thus, the government actuaries expect that pharmaceuticals will not be the key driver of U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I work on the forthcoming 2020-21 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors. I'm rerunning this post to provide context for manufacturers' recent actions regarding 340B contract pharmacies. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. per 10 mL vial.

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JUNE 1, 2020

Like many of you, I was disappointed that Asembia had to cancel its 2020 Specialty Pharmacy Summit. You can view them for FREE if your registration to the 2020 Specialty Pharmacy Summit was transferred to the 2021 Summit. Click here to register for access to Asembia’s Specialty Pharmacy Summit Virtual Experience.

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OCTOBER 27, 2021

So grab your pillow case and stuff it with treats from the great Drug Channels pumpkin patch: Spooky! PBMs are conjuring a terrifying number of formulary exclusions for oncology drugs Eerie! drug spending shambles into the middle of the herd Plus, The Onion summons the only humorous article about CRISPR. Brrr.did you hear that?

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

On October 10, 2023, Drug Channels Institute will release 2023-24 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors. pharmaceutical distribution industry. Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. Thank you for your interest in our work.

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OCTOBER 10, 2023

I am pleased to announce our new 2023–24 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors , available for purchase and immediate download. Click here to download a free report overview (including a summary of industry trends, the Table of Contents, and a List of Exhibits) New Drug Channels Institute Study: U.S.

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OCTOBER 11, 2022

I am pleased to announce our new 2022–23 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors , available for purchase and immediate download. Click here to download a free report overview (including a summary of industry trends, the Table of Contents, and a List of Exhibits) New Drug Channels Institute Study: U.S.

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OCTOBER 1, 2024

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while we put the finishing touches on DCI’s new 2024-25 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors. Last week, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released the redacted version of administrative complaint against the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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OCTOBER 5, 2021

I am pleased to announce our new 2021–22 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors , available for purchase and immediate download. pharmaceutical distribution industry. Twice a year, I spend my evenings and weekends writing two comprehensive, fact-based, and nonpartisan reports on drug channel economics.

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OCTOBER 23, 2023

A program driven by market dynamics and led by champions of channel strategy, join now to master the complexities of pharmacy and distribution models to accelerate market access –It's all happening December 11-13, 2023. Drug Channels, or any of its employees. Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. What can you expect?

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JULY 29, 2020

My recent tweets have highlighted: VC’s pharmacy love, physicians’ biosimilar concerns, drug trend in workers’ comp, copay accumulator news, the outlook for insurance costs, remdesivir pricing, Philly pharmacies, how paid parking boosts telemedicine, and more. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2020 Pembroke Consulting, Inc.

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JULY 20, 2021

The 340B Drug Pricing Program continues to expand far more quickly than the overall pharmaceutical market—and some channels are benefiting more than others. As you will see below, mail and specialty pharmacies’ purchases of products that are eligible for 340B discounts have grown by an incredible 56% per year since 2017.

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DECEMBER 1, 2020

During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted every aspect of the pharmaceutical channel—and our lives. Pharmacy and healthcare provider markets experienced unprecedented volatility. distribution channels for prescription drugs. Pharmaceutical wholesalers have maintained shipments and operational capacity. to 1:15 p.m.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I work on the forthcoming 2020-21 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors. This final rule permits insurers to exclude the value of a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s copay support program from a patient’s annual deductible and out-of-pocket maximum obligations.

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MAY 19, 2020

This final rule permits insurers to exclude the value of a pharmaceutical manufacturer’s copay support program from a patient’s annual deductible and out-of-pocket maximum obligations. Translation: CMS has confirmed that insurers have the option to use copay accumulator adjustment for their pharmacy benefit programs.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

This important event convenes key stakeholders including manufacturers, specialty pharmacies, hubs, payers, PBMs, physicians and more to explore strategies for developing and integrating hub programs and other patient-centric services to ensure product access and optimal reimbursement. Drug Channels, or any of its employees.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2020

Drug Channels readers will save $200 off the standard rate when they use code KTP933 and register prior to November 20th.*. Drug Channels readers will save $200 off the standard rate when they use code KTP933 and register prior to November 20th.*. Drug Channels, or any of its employees. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

I am pleased to announce our new 2020–21 Economic Report on Pharmaceutical Wholesalers and Specialty Distributors , available for purchase and immediate download. Click here to download a free report overview (including the Table of Contents and a List of Exhibits) New Drug Channels Institute Study Examines Impact of COVID-19 on U.S.

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DECEMBER 16, 2021

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for tomorrow's live video webinar: Drug Channels Outlook 2022. In Cardinal’s 2021 fiscal year, CVS purchased more than $42 billion in pharmaceuticals from the wholesaler—about double the figure from 10 years ago. drug purchaser. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021

In Cardinal’s 2021 fiscal year, CVS purchased more than $42 billion in pharmaceuticals from the wholesaler—about double the figure from 10 years ago. The two wholesalers sell more than $90 billion in pharmaceuticals to CVS Health—making it the largest U.S. drug purchaser. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute. to 1:30 p.m.

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