Biomedical subjects

Bridget L Eber

Publications and source records attributed to Bridget L Eber.

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PubMed2005

Drug utilization: using objective data to achieve cost-efficiency.

By grading pharmacy benefit managers' (PBMs') performance using an objective evaluation process, employers can identify specific opportunities and establish measurable goals to define efficient drug utilization. Many employers come away from the grading process with a similar conclusion--Increased generic dispensing is a must for achieving delivery of an affordable prescription drug benefit. By focusing on the conditions that affect their population, employers are ensuring that PBMs implement practical programs that make it easy for physicians to prescribe affordable high-value drugs.

Cost Savings↗

PubMed2003

Managing the intricate Web of prescription drugs.

Prescription drug costs are the fastest rising component of health care and are contributing to the dramatic increase in health care costs. Emergence of generic drugs, employer recognition and increased consumer knowledge are already forcing enormous change on the industry. This article explains the factors affecting the current financial pressure of prescription drugs, solutions and tactics that employers can immediately act on and the variables that employers need to be aware of in order to take appropriate action.

Cost Control↗