Poster
07-09-2004, 11:04 AM
The American Medical Association is taking a stand against a few key components of the new Medicare Reforms. They say switching patients to cheaper drugs could cause adverse reactions in some patients. The Association also opposes any importation programs.
“ In addition, patients should not be switched to various drugs because of changes in the formulary, particularly if they are stable on one regimen.”
“Also, to ease a patient's access to cheaper or even free medications, the AMA will urge pharmaceutical companies to create a uniform application process for their drug assistance programs.”
To read more go to: http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2004/07/12/hlsd0712.htm
“ In addition, patients should not be switched to various drugs because of changes in the formulary, particularly if they are stable on one regimen.”
“Also, to ease a patient's access to cheaper or even free medications, the AMA will urge pharmaceutical companies to create a uniform application process for their drug assistance programs.”
To read more go to: http://www.ama-assn.org/amednews/2004/07/12/hlsd0712.htm