title: Control of prescription costs--is it possible?
abstract: The author considers two choices for controlling the cost of prescription drugs: Return the prescription drug program to the TPA, or implement plan design changes. Making changes to the buying habits of the public is key.
authors.forename: Patrick N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Renaud
mesh_terms: D003363:Cost Control / Q000379:methods*; D003669:Deductibles and Coinsurance; D016527:Drug Costs; D011307:Drug Prescriptions / Q000191:economics*; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee / Q000191:economics* / Q000458:organization & administration; D007356:Insurance, Pharmaceutical Services; D008329:Managed Care Programs / Q000191:economics / Q000458:organization & administration; D014481:United States