Healthy Skepticism Library item: 8346

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Publication type: Journal Article

Timetable, targets proposed for prescription information program
Consultant Pharmacist 1996 Sep; 11:958

Abstract:

The U.S. Senate’s timetable for the pharmaceutical industry to give consumers more and better information about their prescriptions voluntarily and the Office of the Inspector General’s (OIG) new reports exploring the feasibility of applying Medicaid payment methodologies and manufacturer rebate strategies to Medicare Part B prescription benefits are discussed. Proposals for federal action to require that pharmacies print and distribute detailed written information with each prescription dispensed have been opposed by pharmacy organizations and many pharmaceutical manufacturers. The Health Care Financing Administration has responded favorably to recommendations by the OIG for Medicare cost reductions.