“Rising Pressures on Rising Drug Costs in the United States”
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HealthTrust presents…“Rising Pressures on Rising Drug Costs in the United States”
Please Note: Continuing education credit is only available to those attending the session live. CE credit is not available when accessing the program on demand.
It has been reported U.S. drug sales are about two-times more than the rest of the world combined on the top 20 selling drugs worldwide. This presentation will showcase how U.S. drug prices compare to those in other countries, the role different healthcare entities play in drug pricing, and current efforts being taken by legislators and other bodies to address this issue.
Learning Objectives for Pharmacists & Nurses | At the end of this session, participants should be able to:
- Identify differences in drug prices in the United States compared to other countries.
- Recognize the impact pharmaceutical manufacturers, insurance companies, regulatory bodies, and other healthcare entities have on drug prices in the United States.
- Recall the risks and benefits of current legislative and other efforts being considered to address drug pricing.
Presenter:
Grant Teague, PharmD, MBA | PGY-2 Corporate Pharmacy Administration & Leadership Resident | HealthTrust
Target Audience: Pharmacists & Supply Chain Professionals
Continuing Education Information: 1.0 contact hours approved for Pharmacists and for Supply Chain professionals who attend the webinar and complete the online evaluation. Belmont University College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The ACPE Universal Activity Number for this activity is 0863-9999-22-043-L04-P. This webinar has been approved by the Association for Healthcare Resource & Materials Management (AHRMM) for 1.0 contact hours of continuing education.
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