Research

An Evidence-Based Approach to Better Health and Value

Warfarin & Antimicrobials: 28% of Patients Could Have Serious Interactions

A group of St. Louis researchers and physicians recently examined the prescribing patterns between warfarin and antimicrobials to determine the risk of important drug-drug interactions. Read more

Despite Perceived Value, Generics are Underused

Nationwide survey finds that patients recognize generic drugs cost less and are equally effective, but comfort with healthcare providers is what drives actual use. Read more

New Comprehensive Anti-Epileptic Drug Switch Study

New study finds no association between anti-epileptic drug switches and increased seizure activity. Read more

Health Services Research

Pharmacoepidemiology
Explore research that analyzes the utilization and effects of drugs in large numbers of people.

Pharmacoeconomics
Look at studies that compare the value of one pharmaceutical drug or drug therapy to another.

Clinical Insights
Review studies that weigh the clinical value or health outcomes associated with various pharmaceutical drugs or drug therapies.

Consumer Insights
Read studies that examine consumer behavior, preferences and beliefs as they relate to pharmaceuticals and the pharmacy benefit.

Health Services Abstracts
View presentations that look at how social, financial and organizational factors and personal behaviors affect access, quality and the cost of health care.

Pharmacy Benefit Research

Benefit Design
Learn about the impact of pharmacy benefit design on prescription utilization, member experience and use of other medical services.

Program Evaluation
Read about the effectiveness of pharmacy-based clinical and trend programs on health outcomes and costs.

Specialty Pharmacy Services
Read studies that provide clinical and quality-of-care insights among patients utilizing high cost specialty drugs.

Pharmacy Benefit Abstracts
View presentations that examine how various aspects of pharmacy benefit management affect health outcomes and costs.

Why Research Matters
Applying the best science to the most relevant questions.
Drug Trend Reports

Earlier reports