In this month's newsletter ..
- Prepare for the upcoming RSV and flu season with information on vaccines
- Check out an upcoming ThoughtSpot 2024 session titled“ Old bugs, new tricks: the latest on vaccines, immunization schedules, and community health“
- You asked, we listened: the enhanced eRequest is here
- Peruse the latest Resource Center files
- Missed the webinar? Watch the recording of “Bracing for the impact of biosimilars: Navigating terrain in the U.S. market landscape”
- Celebrate managed care pharmacy professionals
Explore insights on vaccines and immunization trends
For a repository of clinical guideline recommendations, explore Clinical Guideline Snapshots that mention vaccines including respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19 prevention. Created by clinical experts from The Medical Letter, Clinical Guideline Snapshots summarize key information from published clinical guidelines and highlight the most recent updates.
Leverage the Metasearch Results across different vaccine disease and product pages where you can find a number of articles from credible resources and publications such as PubMed, Journal of Managed Care & Specialty Pharmacy, Pharmacist’s Letter, and more.
While the Metasearch Results provides an extensive catalog of articles, here is a sample list of articles available across different vaccine disease and product pages:
- Mapping and ranking outcomes for the evaluation of seasonal influenza vaccine efficacy and effectiveness: a Delphi study
- The economic rationale for cell-based influenza vaccines in children and adults: A review of cost-effectiveness analyses
- Immunizations in solid organ transplant candidates and recipients
- CDC tuberculosis clinical guidelines
Attending ThoughtSpot?
If you or your colleagues are planning on attending ThoughtSpot 2024 in Orlando, Florida this month, be sure to check out the following session on vaccines that will be presented by Cencora’s Nick Howard, PharmD, Health Outcomes & Market Access Fellow and Tasmina Hydery, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, Associate Director of Digital Solutions.
Session: Old bugs, new tricks: the latest on vaccines, immunization schedules, and community health
Date: Thursday, July 25, 2024
Time: 4-5 pm ET
Each year, the healthcare system grapples with increased infections and hospitalizations that disproportionately affect vulnerable populations such as infants and adults over the age of 60. In light of the introduction of new preventive measures and vaccines, pharmacy professionals need to be equipped with background on their approved indications, clinical trial results, recent clinical guideline recommendations, and considerations for use. New evidence, including real-world data, can also signify methods and strategies for the implementation of vaccines in the evolving clinical landscape.
In this session, we will explore the key differences between newly approved agents, their place in therapy based on 2024 immunization recommendations, and best practices for discussing vaccines in diverse community pharmacy settings. Given that vaccination rates can be affected by many factors, including cultural, social, and political influences, the session will incorporate interactive case studies to also address opportunities for overcoming vaccine fatigue and hesitancy.
Pharmacist Learning Objectives:
1. Summarize the clinical trial results and considerations for use of newly approved agents.
2. Review 2024 immunization schedules and recommendations based on expert consensus guidelines.
3. Review guidance for administration of vaccines.
4. Apply strategies for discussing vaccines with patients in the pharmacy setting to improve overall community health outcomes.
Pharmacy Technician Learning Objectives:
1. Review guidance for administration of vaccines.
2. Apply strategies for discussing vaccines with patients in the pharmacy setting to improve overall community health outcomes.
You asked, we listened:
The enhanced eRequest is here!
As a core feature on FormularyDecisions for over a decade, the eRequest streamlines your process of requesting product information from numerous biopharma Medical Information departments. Easily accessible throughout FormularyDecisions including the Homepage and individual Product pages, the eRequest now provides increased transparency, clarity, and efficiency in your search for product information.
Log into FormularyDecisions today to leverage the following latest enhancements to the eRequest:
- eDossier availability status: Instantly identify whether products have eDossiers available on FormularyDecisions with our new color-coded product dropdown. This transparency ensures that you have immediate visibility into the availability status of eDossiers and distinguishes between those that are accessible upon approval or require a response from the biopharma company.
- Disease state of interest field: Not only will this new field match you with the disease state-specific eDossier you are searching for, but it will also prompt FormularyDecisions to recommend other product eDossiers you may find relevant.
- Distinct option for “Other Information” requests: In addition to requesting eDossiers, you now have a separate option to request “Other information.” This distinction allows you to clearly ask for any clinical and economic product information including product briefs, clinical overviews, publications, posters, and more!
Explore the latest Resource Center files
Click here to view a list of all products with Resource Center files.
Key: AHFS – American Hospital Formulary Service; CLEAR – Cholesterol Lowering via Bempedoic Acid, an ACL-Inhibiting Regimen; EHR – electronic health record; ICD-10 – International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision; JAMA – Journal of the American Medical Association; NEJM – The New England Journal of Medicine; P&T – Pharmacy & Therapeutics; RWE – real-world evidence; UACR – urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio.
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Key: PIE – pre-approval information exchange
Webinar(s)
Webinar recording available!
Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP) Webinar hosted by FormularyDecisions
Session: Bracing for the Impact of Biosimilars: Navigating Terrain in the US Market Landscape
Recorded on: June 11, 2024
Watch this interactive, engaging, and informative discussion to discover the keys to thriving in the dynamic biosimilars landscape. In this session, you will gain practical insights on navigating regulatory challenges, seizing opportunities for collaboration, and communicating effectively with stakeholders. Stay ahead of the curve with up-to-date industry trends and expert strategies tailored to driving success in the U.S. biosimilars market.
Learning objectives:
- Review the US biosimilars market landscape and the current legislative and regulatory environment.
- Identify key factors affecting payer uptake and provider adoption of biosimilars in the US
- Explore challenges and opportunities associated with biosimilars for stakeholders across the healthcare continuum.
- Position yourself for success by leveraging expert strategies and insights to proactively address potential market challenges.
Celebrating Managed Care Pharmacy Professionals — #WeAreMCPs
Like you, the FormularyDecisions team is made up of managed care professionals (MCPs) who are driven to make an impact on patient lives by connecting you with information on more than 3,700 pipeline and FDA-approved products. We invite you to connect with us at an upcoming conference or schedule a virtual meeting to add us to your expanding network of professionals. Schedule a meeting today!
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“My MCP superpower is as a master connector. I love networking with other MCPs and providing solutions for how we search for and share data, evidence, and insights. Whether in industry, a managed care organization, health system, consultancy, or technology, we all have the same mission of improving care for the patients we serve. Bonding over treats like bubble tea is always a bonus. Looking forward to meeting you and other fellow MCPs at a future conference!” – Cynthia Thai, PharmD
