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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
MARCH 19, 2024
Major pharmacy benefit managers continue to double down on specialty as a reliable source of business amid a growing crop of pharmacy upstarts.
The role of a specialty pharmacy in enhancing patient access to rare and gene therapies
BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing
JUNE 24, 2024
Four critical components in which the right specialty pharmacy partner can bring rare and gene therapy manufacturers the scale, expertise and capabilities needed to drive enhanced patient access.
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Fresh Evidence: How Health Systems Steer Prescriptions to Their Own Specialty Pharmacies
Drug Channels
OCTOBER 19, 2021
Hospitals and health systems are rapidly expanding their internal specialty pharmacies—and they’re using questionable tactics to boost revenues and profits. Nearly two-thirds of the larger health system specialty pharmacies operate as the exclusive pharmacy within self-insured health systems’ networks.
Vertical Integration Lessons: The Economics and Strategies of Hospital-Owned Specialty Pharmacies
Drug Channels
NOVEMBER 7, 2023
As many of you know, hospitals and health systems have emerged as significant participants in the specialty pharmacy industry. A new American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP) survey provides fresh insights into these specialty pharmacies. drug channels gets most of the attention. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo
Drug Channels
JUNE 21, 2022
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo. The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) will host the NASP 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo September 19-22. September 19-22, 2022 | Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Orlando, FL. www.naspnet.org/annualmeeting.
Informa Connect's Hub and Specialty Pharmacy Models West
Drug Channels
JULY 11, 2022
Informa Connect's Hub and Specialty Pharmacy Models West. September 14-15, 2022 Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina | San Diego, CA www.informaconnect.com/hub-specialty-pharmacy-west. Delivered as a Hybrid Event. Drug Channels readers will save 10% off the current registration rate when they use code 22DC10 *.
DCI’s Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2022: Five Key Trends About Today’s Marketplace
Drug Channels
APRIL 12, 2023
In Drug Channels Institute’s list of the top 15 pharmacies of 2022 , we show that central-fill, mail pharmacies operated by large PBMs and health insurers have displaced retail chains as the largest prescription drug dispensers by revenues. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.
White Bagging Update: PBMs’ Specialty Pharmacies Keep Gaining on Buy-and-Bill Oncology Channels
Drug Channels
OCTOBER 12, 2021
specialty pharmacies—via white, brown, and clear bagging—continue to displace buy-and-bill distribution channels for provider-administered oncology drugs. The battle for the specialty patient pits hospitals against insurers—and their respective specialty pharmacies. Coming out of the pandemic (maybe?),
DCI’s Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2021—And Three Factors That Will Reshape 2022
Drug Channels
MAY 3, 2022
In Drug Channels Institute’s list of the top 15 pharmacies of 2021 , we show that central-fill, mail pharmacies operated by large PBMs and health insurers have displaced retail chains as the largest prescription drug dispensers by revenues. This week, I’m attending Asembia’s Specialty Pharmacy Summit.
The Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2023: Market Shares and Revenues at the Biggest PBMs, Health Plans, and Independents
Drug Channels
APRIL 16, 2024
Drug Channels Institute’s (DCI’s) latest analysis finds that participants in the specialty pharmacy market continue to get more diverse—although revenues remain highly concentrated. Read on for DCI’s latest overview of the 2023 marketplace and revenues of the biggest market participants, along with key specialty pharmacy trends.
DCI’s Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2021—And Three Factors That Will Reshape 2022 (rerun)
Drug Channels
JULY 27, 2022
In Drug Channels Institute’s list of the top 15 pharmacies of 2021 , we show that central-fill, mail pharmacies operated by large PBMs and health insurers have displaced retail chains as the largest prescription drug dispensers by revenues. This week, I’m attending Asembia’s Specialty Pharmacy Summit.
Mapping the Vertical Integration of Insurers, PBMs, Specialty Pharmacies, and Providers: A May 2024 Update
Drug Channels
MAY 7, 2024
It's time for Drug Channels ’ annual update of vertical integration among insurers, PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and providers within U.S. drug channels. These organizations continue to exert greater control over patient access, sites of care/dispensing, and pricing, although some have started to unwind their vertical efforts.
Mapping the Vertical Integration of Insurers, PBMs, Specialty Pharmacies, and Providers: A May 2023 Update
Drug Channels
MAY 10, 2023
Yesterday’s reflections on Asembia’s Specialty Pharmacy Summit included a link to the general session slides. My portion of the deck included an updated mapping of vertical integration among insurers, PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and providers within U.S. drug channels.
The State of Specialty Pharmacy 2022: Reflections, Trends, and Photos from #Asembia22
Drug Channels
MAY 17, 2022
Two weeks ago, Paula and I had the pleasure of attending Asembia’s 2022 Specialty Pharmacy Summit at the wonderful Wynn Las Vegas. I offer reflections on my keynote session with Scott Gottlieb, share my experiences during the featured session, and highlight three crucial specialty industry trends.
Mapping the Vertical Integration of Insurers, PBMs, Specialty Pharmacies, and Providers: A 2022 Update
Drug Channels
OCTOBER 13, 2022
The other is my mapping of the insurer/PBM/specialty pharmacy/provider organizations that now dominate U.S. One is my chart showing the key channel flows within the entire U.S. pharmaceutical distribution, payment, and reimbursement system. drug channels.
Informa Connect’s Hub and Specialty Pharmacy Models East
Drug Channels
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. For 2022 only, Hub and Specialty Pharmacy Models and PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs are under the same roof.
Join me in May at Asembia’s 2022 Specialty Pharmacy Summit
Drug Channels
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.
What to Expect at This Year’s Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit (Guest Post)
Drug Channels
OCTOBER 15, 2021
Jayne discusses changes in the life science and specialty pharmacy industries since the COVID-19 pandemic began. She highlights three key trends that pharma companies, plan sponsors, and others will consider as we head to the upcoming Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit (October 26 to 29 in Las Vegas).
Exclusive: Profiling Manufacturers’ Limited and Exclusive Pharmacy Networks for Specialty Drugs
Drug Channels
FEBRUARY 14, 2023
This Valentine's Day, what could be more romantic than a deep dive into the relationships between manufacturers of specialty drugs and the pharmacies they choose for their limited and exclusive specialty pharmacy networks. As you’ll see, a typical network contains only five specialty pharmacies.
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Independents Outshine PBMs in Manufacturers’ Exclusive Specialty Pharmacy Networks (rerun)
Drug Channels
JUNE 18, 2024
Last week, we documented the substantial concentration of dispensing revenues for specialty drugs. See The Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2023: Market Shares and Revenues at the Biggest PBMs, Health Plans, and Independents. Today, we examine how manufacturers’ specialty networks contribute to this concentration.
Hospitals Continue Their Startling Expansion into Specialty Pharmacy
Drug Channels
AUGUST 18, 2020
Hospitals and health systems are building a major presence in the specialty pharmacy industry. As we demonstrate below, nine out of ten large hospitals now operate a specialty pharmacy. accredited specialty pharmacies. Hospitals and other healthcare providers account for one-third of all U.S.
Independents Outshine PBMs in Manufacturers’ Exclusive Specialty Pharmacy Networks
Drug Channels
APRIL 24, 2024
Last week, we documented the substantial concentration of dispensing revenues for specialty drugs. See The Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2023: Market Shares and Revenues at the Biggest PBMs, Health Plans, and Independents. Today, we examine how manufacturers’ specialty networks contribute to this concentration.
DCI’s Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2020: PBMs Expand Amid the Shakeout—While Walgreens’ Outlook Dims (rerun)
Drug Channels
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
In Drug Channels Institute's list of the top 15 pharmacies of 2020 , we show that many of the largest U.S. market participants are now central-fill mail and specialty pharmacies operated by PBMs and insurers. You will see that PBMs and insurers have increased their dominance over specialty drug channels.
Drug Channels News Roundup, April 2022: 340Boom, 340B Profits for Pharmacies & PBMs, Fixing Insulin, Walgreens’ Robots, and Doctors’ Day
Drug Channels
APRIL 26, 2022
Next week, I'll be live and in-person at Asembia's Specialty Pharmacy Summit. During Tuesday's general session, I'll be joining Dr. Scott Gottlieb for a fireside chat at 8:00 AM and will then present my "State of Specialty Pharmacy 2022" at 9:30 AM. Hope to see you there! d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.
Vertical Integration Lessons: The Economics and Strategies of Hospital-Owned Specialty Pharmacies (rerun)
Drug Channels
APRIL 4, 2024
For updated data on hospital-owned specialty pharmacies, see Chapter 3 of DCI's new 2024 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. As many of you know, hospitals and health systems have emerged as significant participants in the specialty pharmacy industry.
Available for Preorder: The 2023 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Drug Channels
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers is a definitive, nonpartisan resource that includes the most current information about pharmacy dispensing channels, third-party payers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), patients’ financial contributions, government regulations, and much more.
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The State of Specialty Pharmacy 2020: Market Data and Trends (video)
Drug Channels
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020
In May, I recorded a brief video webinar for an on-demand business education session at Asembia's 2020 Specialty Pharmacy Summit Virtual Experience. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. You can watch the full video below.
Drug Channels News Roundup, November 2021: Specialty Pharmacy Checkup, Health Plan and Insulin, Gross-to-Net Bubble Update, and Amazon Redux
Drug Channels
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
In this issue: The State of Specialty Pharmacy 2021 How health plans profit—and patients lose—from insulin A fantastic new analysis of the gross-to-net bubble Reconsidering Amazon P.S. Please join the nearly 13,000 consumers of my daily commentary and links to neat stuff at @DrugChannels on Twitter. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
NOW AVAILABLE: The 2022 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Drug Channels
MARCH 15, 2022
Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers , available for purchase and immediate download. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers , our 13th edition, provides a comprehensive, fact-based, and non-partisan tool for understanding the entire U.S. I am pleased to announce our new 2022 Economic Report on U.S.
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The Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2023: Market Shares and Revenues at the Biggest PBMs, Health Plans, and Independents (rerun)
Drug Channels
JUNE 18, 2024
billion figure was roughly accurate for the AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy business. However, Walgreens disclosed that it also generates about $16 billion in specialty revenues from its retail pharmacies and nearly 300 community-based specialty pharmacy locations. Click here to see the original post from April 2024.
The Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation Boom Slows: DCI’s Exclusive Update on the U.S. Market
Drug Channels
MAY 18, 2021
specialty pharmacies. As you will note below, the specialty pharmacy industry remains quite diverse— despite the concentration of dispensing revenues within a small number of companies. It’s time for Drug Channels Institute’s annual update of the number of U.S. Fortunately, I had outstanding research assistance.
The State of Specialty Pharmacy in 2020 (video)
Drug Channels
MAY 14, 2020
I received good feedback on Tuesday's video about retail pharmacy. In this clip, I highlight the growth and consolidation dynamics facing the specialty pharmacy industry. I also discuss the competitive challenges facing smaller pharmacies. Never fear, Drug Channels traditionalists.
PBM-Owned Specialty Pharmacies Expand Their Role In—and Profits From—the 340B Program
Drug Channels
JULY 21, 2020
pharmacies now participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Below, we update our exclusive analysis of the biggest specialty pharmacies within 340B. As you will see below, these specialty pharmacies have dramatically increased their participation in the 340B program.
Drug Channels News Roundup, November 2021: Specialty Pharmacy, Health Plans and Insulin, Gross-to-Net Bubble Update, CVS & 340B, and Amazon Redux
Drug Channels
NOVEMBER 23, 2021
In this issue: The State of Specialty Pharmacy 2021 How health plans profit—and patients lose—from insulin A fantastic new analysis of the gross-to-net bubble CVS acknowledges how its PBM profits from 340B Reconsidering Amazon P.S. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
The Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2019: PBMs Stay On Top (rerun)
Drug Channels
JULY 9, 2020
In Drug Channels Institute's list of the top 15 pharmacies of 2019 , we show that many of the largest U.S. pharmacies are now central-fill mail and specialty pharmacies operated by PBMs and insurers. I see upside for specialty pharmacies in the aftermath of the pandemic. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.
The Top 15 U.S. Pharmacies of 2022: Market Shares and Revenues at the Biggest Companies
Drug Channels
MARCH 8, 2023
Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. The largest 15 pharmacies accounted for more than 75% of total dispensing revenues from retail, mail, long-term care, and specialty pharmacies. How will GoodRx and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company affect the pharmacy industry? to 1:30 p.m.
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National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2021 Annual Meeting & Expo
Drug Channels
JUNE 7, 2021
National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2021 Annual Meeting & Expo. The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) returns to Washington, D.C. on September 27-30 for the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2021 Annual Meeting & Expo.
Specialty Pharmacy Keeps Disrupting Buy-and-Bill—and COVID-19 Will Accelerate It
Drug Channels
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020
Will COVID-19 trigger long-term share gains for specialty pharmacies as suppliers to hospitals and physician offices? Before the pandemic, specialty pharmacies—via white, brown, and clear bagging—had already displaced buy-and-bill distribution channels for a substantial chunk of provider-administered specialty drugs.
Specialty Pharmacy Keeps Disrupting Buy-and-Bill—and COVID-19 Will Accelerate It (rerun)
Drug Channels
DECEMBER 18, 2020
Will COVID-19 trigger long-term share gains for specialty pharmacies as suppliers to hospitals and physician offices? Before the pandemic, specialty pharmacies—via white, brown, and clear bagging—had already displaced buy-and-bill distribution channels for a substantial chunk of provider-administered specialty drugs.
Drug Channels News Roundup, November 2021: Specialty Pharmacy Checkup, Insulin Profits, Gross-to-Net Bubble Update, CVS & 340B, Amazon Redux, and the FDA Appraises Soup
Drug Channels
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
In this issue: The State of Specialty Pharmacy 2021 How health plans profit—and patients lose—from insulin A fantastic new analysis of the gross-to-net bubble CVS acknowledges how its PBM profits from 340B Reconsidering Amazon Plus, the FDA preps you for Thursday with a regulatory soup review. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Kristy’s Story: Navigating Specialty Medication Challenges
Drug Channels
APRIL 15, 2022
Today’s guest post comes from Megan Marchal, Director of Specialty Pharmacy Strategy at CoverMyMeds. Megan discusses the access and affordability challenges faced by specialty therapy patients. Click here to sign up for CoverMyMeds’ Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit recaps. Read on for Megan’s insights.
White Bagging Update 2022: Hospitals Battle to Boost Buy-and-Bill
Drug Channels
SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
The battle for control of the specialty patient continues. In 2022, specialty pharmacies—via white, brown, and clear bagging—now constitute a meaningful share of the distribution channels for provider-administered oncology drugs. However, buy-and-bill appears to have rebounded substantially at hospitals.
Visit Asembia’s Specialty Pharmacy Summit Virtual Experience
Drug Channels
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.
Informa Connect’s Trade and Channel Strategies
Drug Channels
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Informa Connect’s Trade and Channel Strategies December 10-12, 2024 at the W Hotel in Philadelphia, PA Drug Channels readers save 10% with code 24DC10 * Pharmacy and distribution models are growing increasingly complex. Is my organization haemorrhaging money to stay afloat with the shift to alternative distribution and pharmacy models?
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