Learn about the ways cancer programs are working to reduce drug waste and curb the rising cost of cancer care.
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This year, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reported that of the top ten discarded drugs reimbursed by Medicare Part B in 2018, six were cancer medications, totaling 330 million dollars. On this episode of CANCER BUZZ, learn about the ways cancer programs are working to reduce drug waste and curb the rising cost of cancer care.
Guest: Anthony Boyd, PharmD, BCPS, Pharmacy Manager, Oncology, Cleveland Clinic
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