NAPSRX _Exam_Chapter_13

Effective drug therapy is a cost-effective and highly valuable means of controlling total healthcare expenditures and improving quality of life. Drug utilization review (DUR) programs… DUR programs involve retrospective monitoring of physicians’ prescribing patterns. A formulary is a list of prescription drugs approved by insurance coverage. The history of drug formularies in the U.S. extends back to… Which of these is NOT a type of formulary? Which of the following is NOT a recent formulary trend? What did the Hatch-Waxman Act do? What is opportunity cost? According to your manual, the three primary entities that fund pharmaceuticals are employers, the government (Medicare and Medicaid), and . Which of these individuals would NOT be a member of a P&T committee? Almost 98% of employed Americans are now covered by a HMO, a preferred provider organization, or a point-of-service plan.