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Upcoming Events featuring
National CooperativeRx
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Mid-Sized Retirement & Healthcare Plan Management Conference
September 9-12, 2012
Las Vegas, NV
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RASHRM Annual Conference
October 16, 2012
Rockford, 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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Please Join Us in Welcoming Michael Sugden
National CooperativeRx is excited to announce that Michael Sugden has joined our team as the cooperative's National Sales Leader.
As National Sales Leader, Sugden will continue the cooperative's dual objectives of being an asset to cooperative members and enlarging our membership base. Expanding our membership will enhance the cooperative's purchasing power in the PBM industry, pairing our great value with even better pricing.
Sugden comes to us with many years of experience in the health care industry. Most recently, he was the National VP of Broker Strategy and Development with FlagShipSales RX, where he was responsible for developing a national broker distribution network. Prior to that, he held sales leadership roles with United Healthcare and Humana.
We look forward to growing with him.
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HealthDay. When it comes to breast cancer in older women, two drugs may be better than one - at least according to a recent study. Researchers found that two breast cancer drugs normally used individually (anastrozole and fulvestrant) will decrease a woman's mortality rate when taken together. (Doheny, 8/1) Full story
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The Chicago Tribune. There are still many brand name prescription drugs losing patents this year and next. For a list of the drugs going off patent, click into the article. (Elejalde-Ruiz, 8/1) Full story
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Drugs. A person's chances of developing Alzheimer's reaches 50% by age 85, but new research shows that those diagnosed later in life will face a less aggressive form of the disease. These new findings suggest that the annual cost of the disease, which is currently $200B, may not rise as quickly as projected. It is projected to reach $1T by 2050, but may not be quite that catastrophic. Findings will also influence the age of people recruited for clinical trials. (7/24) Full Story
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HealthDay. A little weight loss can have a big impact, according to recent research. Even a modest weight loss - in this case an average of 14 pounds - can reduce a person's risk of diabetes by 58%. Additionally, even if the weight is regained, that person will experience health benefits from the original weight loss for a decade. (8/2) Full Story
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The Hill. Generic drugs have saved Americans $1.7T between 2002-2012, and $193B in 2011 alone. Savings will continue to increase with President Obama's health care law, which allows generics to compete with biologics (generic versions are known as biosimilars). (Baker, 8/2) Full Story
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Time. Starting this past Wednesday, Aug. 1, American women are eligible for 8 additional preventive health care benefits - without a copay. Included are contraception, breastfeeding supplies and support, domestic violence screening, and 5 additional benefits. Click into the article for the full list and benefit descriptions. (8/1) Full story
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