Out-of-pocket costs for diabetes medications in employer-sponsored health insurance plans

Am J Manag Care. 2024;30(3):107-108. https://doi.org/10.37765/ajmc.2024.89510 _____ Takeaway Points * The out-of-pocket costs of some noninsulin diabetes medications are higher than the out-of-pocket costs of insulin. * Policy makers and employers designing health benefit plans should consider the t...

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