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Upcoming Events featuring
National CooperativeRx
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CUPA-HR Midwest Regional Conference
Milwaukee, WI
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Mid-Sized Retirement & Healthcare Plan Management Conference
June 5-8, 2012
Chicago, IL
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National CooperativeRx is a not-for-profit coalition founded and owned by plan sponsors to achieve higher value prescription benefits through volume purchasing, clinical solutions, actionable data and unparalleled customer service. For your sales and marketing needs, please contact us at 866-679-9479, extension 223
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Member Survey
We've created a short survey to gather opinions about the Annual Meeting. Although in-person meetings and phone calls are our preferred method, this is a quick and anonymous way to hear from you. It consists of less than 20 questions, and we'd appreciate it if you could find the time to fill it out. We're asking that both members who attended and those who didn't attend fill them out. If you were at the Annual Meeting and have already filled out the hard copy version, thank you.
For the survey click here. Thank you for your time!
Also, if you would like to review the PowerPoint presentations from the Annual Meeting, they are now available at the bottom of the National CooperativeRx home page.
TakeAway Medication Disposal Summary
National CooperativeRx attends health fairs each year, and in the past we have provided medication disposal packages for unused drugs to be properly removed from homes. This helps fight water contamination and it prevents prescription medication from falling into the wrong hands.
We've been told that 80 packages have been sent in thus far, totaling 45.5 pounds. We're pleased to see individuals have been taking advantage of the program and more drugs have been properly disposed of. Because drug disposal packages are now routinely available in retail pharmacies, we are not expecting to continue to supply them but will move our focus onto other areas where we see a need we are able to fill.
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Consumer Reports. Consumer reports has posted information detailing why it might sometimes take a year after a generic drug is released to see savings. It also includes a great chart with the cost of well-known brand drugs before their generic release, how much the generic is the first year after release, and then 2-3 years later. (5/1) Full story
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Marketwire. A study performed by the National Cooperative Business Association (NCBA) found that Americans rate the quality and services of cooperatives more highly than those of for-profit businesses. For the ratings, click into the full story. (5/2) Full story
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Sacremento Bee. The CVS Mobile App has been updated so that shoppers can access their ExtraCare card via their smartphone at the store register. The free app also allows shoppers the ability to manage their prescriptions, locate local stores, view promotions, and have full access to their ExtraCare accounts. (5/1) Full story
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Chicago Sun-Times. A new drug is coming out that will likely rival Viagra. Stendra, also known as avanafil, works the same way as other erectile dysfunction (ED) drugs, but in 15 minutes instead of 30-60. The pills only work for 40-60% of men. Sometimes ED can also be prevented or improved through exercise and a healthy diet. (5/2) Full story
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NY Daily News. The FDA is busy gathering public opinion about providing naloxone over-the-counter. Naloxone is administered to overdose victims, and is currently given away by 50 different programs in the US that are set up to help drug addicts. The giveaways are credited with saving 10,000 lives since 1996. Doctors in one county in North Carolina currently prescribe naloxone along with pain killers to specific patients, resulting in overdose death reductions by 69% between 2009-2011. (4/27) Full story
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The Hill. Medicare has released a statement that seniors have saved $3.4B on prescription drugs since the Affordable Care Act went into effect. "The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said seniors saved an average of $837 in the first three months of this year." (Baker, 4/30) Full story
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The Washington Times. Should the FDA let people buy some prescription drugs without a prescription? The FDA may move some high blood pressure and diabetes medication to be available without a prescription in an attempt to save costs. While many doctors oppose the idea, more pharmacists are supporting it. (Cunningham, 4/29) Full story
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