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An Updated View of DHA Formulary Management
Our team recently published Part II in a 3-part series aimed at helping drug manufactures gain an updated view of VA and DOD drug...


Why Pharma Should Monitor VA's "Presumptive Conditions" List Expansions
Bottom Line: The VA's updated presumptive conditions list expanding coverage for Gulf War and Post-9/11 veterans necessitates...


Optimizing Access through VA Community Care
Bottom Line: Serving 2.8 million veterans at a $23.9 billion cost in FY2023, the VA Community Care Program expands healthcare access by...


VA Community Care Rx Access - The Urgent / Emergent Formulary
Bottom Line: The VA's short-term community pharmacy Rx access isn't as open-ended as many assume. The Urgent/Emergent formulary contains...


Understanding VA Formulary Management
Bottom Line: The VA formulary balances quality of care with cost-effectiveness by considering clinical evidence, veteran needs, and...


The VA Fee Schedule for the Veterans Community Care Program
Bottom Line: The Veterans Community Care Program, a program that allows veterans to receive healthcare from community providers, utilizes...


Biosimilars in the Federal Market
Bottom Line: Manufacturers of biosimilars should explore and emphasize the opportunity to enhance the affordability and accessibility of...


What is the DLA ECAT Program?
Bottom Line: The Defense Logistic Agency (DLA) Electronic Catalog (ECAT) is an online platform that streamlines the procurement of...


The Connection Between the FSS Contract and Formulary Status
Bottom Line: While an FSS contract ensures a product's availability to Federal agencies, formulary status is determined independently by...


It is a Strategic Imperative to Respond to the DOD P&T Solicitation for Newly Approved Drug Agents
Bottom Line: DOD is often the first P&T review following FDA approval and its meeting minutes are public - yet, a lot of manufacturers...


VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (ECoE)
Bottom line: The VA Epilepsy Centers of Excellence (ECoE) network provide comprehensive care for veterans with epilepsy and other seizure...


Is there more than one formulary in the DOD healthcare system?
Bottomline: There is one formulary, the TRICARE Uniform Formulary, that applies to both Military Treatment Facilities (MTFs) and retail...
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