Collaboration to Transition Members to Preferred Formulary Dipeptidyl-Peptidase-4 Inhibitor
A collaboration between a drug plan and clinical pharmacists led to nearly 50% of members successfully switching to a preferred dipeptidyl-peptidase-4 inhibitor.
5-ASA to Sulfasalazine Drug Switch Program in Patients With Ulcerative Colitis
A 5-aminosalicylic acid (5-ASA) drug switch program switching from 5-ASA to sulfasalazine was instituted for insured patients with ulcerative colitis. Unanticipated barriers limited the number of patients who switched, but significant cost savings were still obtained.
Moving From A to Z: Successful Implementation of a Statin Switch Program by a Large Physician Group
This report shows that a successful, cost-effective statin switch program can be implemented by a large physician group via a centralized, collaborative process.