Administrative databases are a potentially useful source of data for conducting retrospective studies. Information in such a database can be used to evaluate the effects of organizational policy changes, new programs, or pharmaceutical therapies. This month?s column reviews the six essential steps required for conducting a simple database analysis. An example involving sepsis is used to further illustrate key points.
Employers Face Barriers With Adopting Biosimilars
March 1st 2022Despite the promise of savings billions of dollars in the United States, adoption of biosimilars has been slow. A roundtable discussion among employers highlighted some of the barriers, including formulary design and drug pricing and rebates.