A Natural Experiment in Mass Media Modulated Pharmacokinetics After a Change in Tablet Formulation
Sporadic, unsubstantiated side effects were reported in the mass media after a formulation change of levothyroxine tablets induced patients to monitor thyroid-stimulating hormone levels and to unnecessarily stop taking medication.
Prior Authorization to Improve Testing of Glycosylated Hemoglobin in a Managed Care Setting
Prior authorization was successfully implemented in a managed care setting to obtain 100.0% performance of A1C testing in patients with diabetes treated with expensive drugs.