Pharmaceuticals

The Basics — April 13, 2009
The Medicaid Drug Rebate Program
Author: Christie Provost Peters

Fundamentals Briefing — January 30, 2009
The World of Prescription Drugs: Approvals, Pricing, and Purchasing
Authors: Laura A. Dummit & Mary Ellen Stahlman

Background Paper — January 25, 2006
The Vaccine Industry: Does It Need a Shot in the Arm?
Authors: Eileen Salinsky & Cole Werble, Consultant

Issue Brief No. 807 — August 29, 2005
One Pill, Many Prices: Variation in Prescription Drug Prices in Selected Government Programs
Author: Dawn M. Gencarelli

Forum Session — June 9, 2004
The Economics of Prescription Drug Importation
Author: Dawn M. Gencarelli

Forum Session — February 6, 2004
Evidence- and Value-Based Approaches to Drug Formularies: What Role Will They Play in the Medicare Prescription Drug Benefit?
Author: Dawn M. Gencarelli

The Basics — February 4, 2004
Prescription Drug Formularies
Author: Dawn M. Gencarelli

Issue Brief No. 784 — November 12, 2002
Prescription Drugs in Nursing Homes: Managing Costs and Quality in a Complex Environment
Authors: Dan Mendelson, Rajeev Ramchand, Richard Abramson, MD & Anne Tumlinson, Consultants

Forum Session — July 12, 2002
Average Wholesale Price for Prescription Drugs: Is There a More Appropriate Pricing Mechanism?
Author: Dawn M. Gencarelli

Background Paper — June 21, 2002
Hatch-Waxman, Generics, and Patents: Balancing Prescription Drug Innovation, Competition, and Affordability
Author: Robin J. Strongin, Consultant

Issue Brief No. 775 — June 7, 2002
Average Wholesale Price for Prescription Drugs: Is There a More Appropriate Pricing Mechanism?
Author: Dawn M. Gencarelli

Forum Session — September 15, 2000
ASPE's Conference on Pharmaceutical Pricing Practices, Utilization, and Costs: A Recap and Some Further Thoughts
Author: Robin J. Strongin