Pharma Pulse 3/26/25: Balancing Technological & Human Support in Medication Access, How PBMs’ Vertical Integration Impacts Health Care & more

Balancing Technological & Human Support in Medication Access

Kimberley Chiang, vice president of biopharma commercial solutions at CoverMyMeds, addresses patient and prescriber expectations for digital health tools.

Educate Patients About How PBMs’ Vertical Integration Impacts Their Health Care

Although PBMs claim integration reduces costs and improves efficiency, the reality is more complicated—and often leaves patients footing the bill.

AstraZeneca Seeks to Move Past China Probe With R&D Hub

Ever since AstraZeneca Plc shocked investors in October with news its China chief was under investigation, the British pharmaceutical giant has tried to maintain a business-as-usual stance in its second-biggest market.

Comprehensive Review of More Than 400 Studies Conducted Over 30 Years

The use of self-care to address unmet medical needs could transform how vulnerable populations access treatment and knowledge, while reducing the burden on healthcare systems, according to a recently published study by Bayer’s Research Initiative for Self-Care Equity.

Nicholas Saraceno on LinkedIn

Very appreciative of Brad of BDO for taking the time to join me to cover all things tariffs. The carousel below highlights some of his thoughts during that chat - special thanks to the Pharmaceutical Commerce marketing team - including Matthew Monroy- for putting this together!

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