Millions in Pharmaceutical Savings are Achievable Within Delaware’s Correctional Facilities Without Compromising Services – Issued 02/16/2021

… red this special report to examine the model now used by the Department of Corrections (DOC) to purchase prescription drugs for inmates in Delaware correction al facilities. It includes an evaluation of the purchasing contract between DOC …

… For the past few years, state governments across the country have faced a major issue with the rise of prescription drugs and healthcare costs. As a licensed pharmacist and pharmacy owner, I can attest to the complications that come wit …

… -739-5055 Page | 1 Background: Drug Purchasing National Overview The rising costs of prescription drugs have become a major issue for state governments across the United States. Government programs are finding that cost i …

… e finding that cost increases can be attributed to individual state’s abilities to effectively negotiate prescription drugs prices and the la ck of competition in the pharmaceutical market .1 In particular, states’ corrections systems have s …

… se) exclusively serve government healthcare facilities .”3 States are finding it more costly to provide pres cription drugs through private pharmacy service providers given options available to reap savings from changing their purchasing mod …

… APD) and the Division of Youth Rehabilitative Services (DYRS) each use MMCAP Infuse contracts to procure prescription drugs from the state’s central pharmacy, Cardinal Health Pharmacy Services (Cardinal Health). The two graphics that follow …

… wholesaler shareback credit    Member controlled formulary    Cost of goods discounting on brand and generic drugs    Monthly detailed reporting and financial review    Ability to audit promotes transparency    Contract …

… nal departments to the 340B Drug Discount Program. The 340B program requires drug manufacturers to provide outpatient drugs to eligible covered entities at a reduced price. The intent of this program is to provide those covered entities ac …