Discussion on American Pharmaceutical Benefit Managers
- VernacularTitle:美国药品福利管理者浅析
- Author:
Li YANG
;
Shunhua ZHOU
;
Ye LI
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Pharmaceutical benefit managers;
Formulary;
Health management
- From:
China Pharmacy
1991;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVE:To fathom American pharmaceutical benefit managers(PBMs).METHODS:The development of PBMs in America was reviewed and the role they played in American pharmaceutical management was analyzed.RESULTS:PBMs,whose strength was increasing,did play a role in curbing the increase of drug expenses though their place was still somewhat controversial.CONCLUSION:PBMs in American sets a good example for other countries including China to follow.
