PBM NEWS

FTC investigation of CVS Caremark concludes with fine for overcharges of Medicare prescription drugs

CVS Caremark has agreed to pay $5 million to compensate consumers who purchased coverage for the 2008 plan year from a Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan sponsored by Rx America, a subsidiary of Longs Drug Stores Corp., according to a company press release. » More

Consumer groups slam PBM merger plans again

A coalition of consumer groups has again opposed the proposed acquisition of Medco Health Solutions by Express Scripts. In a letter to the Federal Trade Commission, the group argued that health plans do not adequately protect consumers from pharmacy benefit management companies. » More

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TECHNOLOGY

Telcare’s new blood glucose meter connects patients with pharmacists wirelessly

Telcare in Bethesda, Md., recently launched a new cellular-enabled blood glucose meter that transmits patients’ readings to their doctors, pharmacists, or caregivers through wireless technology. » More

CLINICAL NEWS

Study: Smoking-cessation aids don’t boost chances of quitting

A new study found that smokers who use smoking-cessation aids are no more likely to give up cigarettes completely than those who do not. » More

ASSOCIATION NEWS

14 senators express concern about limits on Medicaid generic drug reimbursements

Fourteen U.S. senators recently expressed their concerns with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ proposed Federal Upper Limits for Medicaid generic drug reimbursements. » More

Apparent death of California’s pseudoephedrine bill pleases NACDS

Legislation in California that would require a prescription for over-the-counter products containing pseudoephedrine appears to be dead in committee, which pleased the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. » More

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