Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9496

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Publication type: Journal Article

Martin S.
Overhauling Medicaid.
Am Pharm 1990 Sep; NS30:(9):25-7

Abstract:

The recent bill addressing both the inequities in pharmacy reimbursement and unfair pricing practices by drug manufacturers called the Pharmaceutical Access and Prudent Purchasing Act of 1990 is described. Support and opposition for the bill and the provisions of the bill that would change the prices Medicaid pays for drugs, drug coverage, formularies, prescription limits, prior approval programs and drug utilization review are also discussed.

Keywords:
Cost-Benefit Analysis Legislation, Pharmacy* Medicaid/legislation & jurisprudence* Reimbursement Mechanisms* United States