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."
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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.
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Minimally Invasive Thymectomy Shows Promise for Ocular MG
Minimally invasive thymectomy for ocular myasthenia gravis (MG) enhanced complete stable remission rates and reduced surgical risks.
Lumateperone Improves Depression in Patients With Inadequate Antidepressant Response
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ACIP Delayed Hepatitis B Vaccine Schedule Vote Amid Safety Controversy
ACIP delayed the vote on the hepatitis B vaccine schedule amid ongoing controversy and misinformation surrounding vaccine safety and infant immunization.
Medicaid Expansion Associated With Lower Mortality in NSCLC
Patients with stage I to IIIA NSCLC had lower 2- and 4-year mortality in states that expanded Medicaid coverage.
Most Americans Pleased With Health Insurance Options for 2026
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Angiogenesis Inhibitors Not Linked to Arterial Dissections, Aneurysms in Colorectal Cancer
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Low WIC Food Redemption Linked to Higher Risk of Program Dropout
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Diabetes Tied to Increased Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
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Heart Failure Therapies Show Limited Impact in Chagas Disease
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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.
Maintaining Tear Film Stability in Dry Eye Requires Frequent Blinking
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Fee-for-Service Models Linked to Higher Odds of Low-Value Surgical Procedures
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