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Biologic therapies provide life-saving treatments to patients with chronic conditions. However, they are also among the country’s most expensive medications. While just 2% of the US patient population uses biologics, they account for 26% percent of the nation’s total prescription drug spending, according to a recent study from the Biosimilars Council. Here’s the good news: […]

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June 27th is PTSD Awareness Day, and Abarca goes all in to bring to light some of the symptoms, signs, and treatment options for this mental health disorder. Although PTSD has been most commonly known to affect war veterans, anyone can develop this disorder. Today, people suffer from PTSD for varying reasons, including the after […]

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After approximately three months of quarantine, the US is beginning to reopen from the COVID-19 lockdowns. While there are many unknowns about our new normal, it is still critical that we stay vigilant about our health and safety. As such, it has never been more important that members remain adherent to their treatment plans. Here […]

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What is rheumatoid arthritis (RA)? RA is an autoimmune and inflammatory disease, which means that your immune system is attacking healthy cells in your body by mistake, causing inflammation (painful swelling) in the affected parts of the body. RA typically attacks a person’s joints, usually many joints at once, and most commonly the small joints […]

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National Men’s Health Week Puerto Rico: Abarca Goes All In Every June, National Men’s Health Week shines a light on the importance of preventive care, regular checkups, and healthy lifestyles for men. At Abarca Health, we are proud to support National Men’s Health Week in Puerto Rico through education, awareness, and community activities. According to […]

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In recent years, the opioid epidemic has made a significant impact on healthcare in the United States. One of the consequences of this crisis is the rise of pharmacy and doctor shopping–the practice of a patient seeking out multiple doctors and pharmacies to write and fill additional prescriptions without the knowledge of other pharmacies or […]

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Abarcans stand with the nearly 2.3 million people worldwide living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) every day, almost one million of which live right here in the United States. We strongly believe that bringing awareness to MS is necessary for providing the steps toward a better way of managing the condition and improving the patients’ quality […]

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We’re making good on our promise to provide a smarter platform, a better experience, and a higher standard. PBMs and plans across the country are now experiencing what we call “PBM Awesome,” and demand for our solutions is on the rise. To continue to enhance and evolve our strategic vision, while maintaining the high levels […]

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Leading pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) say the initial flood of demand for the antimalarial drug hydroxychloroquine, sparked by suggestions from the White House that it was an effective treatment for COVID-19, finally is showing some signs of easing. This has lessened pressures on supplies of the drug for FDA-approved indications, such as lupus and rheumatoid […]

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Every day, we are witnessing incredible acts of heroism and selflessness. If there is good that has come out of this global emergency, it is that we are being reminded about the sacrifices so many people — physicians, nurses, first responders, pharmacists, and others — are willing to make to protect the life and health […]

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