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Availability of Addiction Medications in Private Health Plans

Posted on December 15, 2008 16:44

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Topics: Access/Barriers | Employer-Sponsored Coverage | Individual Coverage | Out-of-Pocket | Prescription Drugs | Providers | Substance Abuse | Treatment

This article demonstrates the impact of pharmacy benefits on access to substance abuse medication.  Most substance abuse medications fell under the highest cost-sharing tier and some were excluded altogether.   

Horgan, C. M., Reif, S., Hodgkin, D., Garnick, D. W., & Merrick E. L. (2007). Availability of addiction medications in private health plans. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 34(2): 147-156. DOI:10.1016/j.jsat.2007.02.004exit disclaimer small icon    

Authors: Constance M. Horgan, Sharon Reif, Dominic Hodgkin, Deborah W. Garnick, Elizabeth L. Merrick


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