Experts Warn DTC Models Could Worsen Health Equity for the "Working Poor" Amid Convenience Gains
While DTC pharmacy models offer convenience, they may create cost, access, and guidance barriers for the "working poor."
Experts Say DTC Models Offer Flexibility, but Higher Costs May Limit Medication Adherence
Experts explain that DTC models could improve medication adherence through convenience and incentives, but higher costs may limit their effectiveness.
Experts Weigh Pros, Cons of DTC Pharmacy Models for Patients, Manufacturers
Jennifer Graff, PharmD, and Brian Reid, MS, emphasize that DTC pharmacy models can give patients more convenient access to medications but may increase out-of-pocket costs.
Real-World Impact of Comparative Effectiveness Research Findings on Clinical Practice
The authors found no consistent pattern in the concordance between CER evidence and subsequent utilization patterns.
