Healthy Skepticism Library item: 9214

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Publication type: Journal Article

Lawrence DB, Weart CW.
HMO pharmacy directors' opinions of acquisition of pharmacy benefit management companies.
Am J Health Syst Pharm 1995 Jul 15; 52:(14):1547-9

Abstract:

The results of a survey of 190 health maintenance organization (HMO) directors’ opinions on acquisition of pharmacy benefit management companies (PBMs) by drug manufacturers are presented. Of the 190 surveyed, 68 (36%) responded. Results conveyed the initial concerns of the directors about the integration of pharmaceutical manufacturers and PBMs. One-third of the directors gave a neutral response when asked whether they were encouraged by the mergers. More than three-quarters of the directors believed the mergers would help pharmaceutical manufacturers maintain their product lines. Most respondents strongly agreed that PBM-manufacturer mergers could have a potentially inappropriate influence on formulary decisions.

Keywords:
Attitude of Health Personnel Drug Industry*/economics Formularies Health Maintenance Organizations/organization & administration* Humans Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services* Pharmaceutical Services/organization & administration* Pharmacists/psychology* Pharmacy Administration Questionnaires