Open AccessCaution is Needed in Designing Pharmacy Coverage
Author(s) -
Farmer Steven A.,
Borden William B.
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of the american heart association
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.494
H-Index - 85
ISSN - 2047-9980
DOI - 10.1161/jaha.116.004466
Subject(s) - formulary , medicine , pharmacy , scrutiny , health care , medicare part d , public health , medical prescription , managed care , prescription drug , family medicine , gerontology , nursing , political science , law
Pharmaceuticals are a critical component of modern medical care and have contributed substantially to health and quality of life. They are also expensive, accounting for ≈10% of US health care costs.[1][1] By the end of this year, Medicare beneficiaries are expected to spend $343 billion on