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August 04, 2020
Premier’s ProvideGx Program Partners with Somerset Pharma to Stabilize Pricing, Enhance Competition for Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprim
This drug category lacks competition, which can make it vulnerable to price increases and potential shortages.
July 28, 2020
Uncover the Hidden Pharmacy Supply Expenses
Rigorous purchasing surveillance in the pharmacy department can recover major expenses and improve margin.
July 24, 2020
Statement on President Trump’s Executive Orders to Address Drug Pricing
Premier is pleased to see the Administration reinvigorating the discussion around drug pricing and increased competition.
July 23, 2020
Premier Inc. Recommends FDA, DEA Reforms to Prevent Drug Shortages
Premier provided the FDA and the DEA with a list of reforms and regulatory waivers that should be extended beyond the COVID-19 pandemic.
July 17, 2020
Hospitals and Health Systems Stock up on Pandemic Medications for Potential Second Wave
HealthLeaders Media | A survey from Premier found 88% of acute care provider members are stocking 'critical' medications in preparation for the next COVID-19 patient surge.
July 15, 2020
Statement on House Energy and Commerce Markup of Drug Pricing Bills
Premier applauds the House Energy and Commerce Committee for advancing bipartisan legislation to lower costs and increase competition in the drug marketplace.
July 13, 2020
Premier Inc. ProvideGx™ Program Partners with Fresenius Kabi to Secure the Supply of Sedation Drug Essential for COVID-19 Care
The partnership will help stabilize the long-term supply of propofol, a medication vital for COVID-19 patient care.
July 08, 2020
Why Almost Every U.S. Hospital Is Building Safety Stock of Critical Pandemic Medications
Experiences accessing stockpiles this spring highlighted problems associated with relying on the government for product replenishment.
July 06, 2020
Five Keys to Maximizing a Medication Assistance Program
As healthcare organizations emerge from the crisis, they’ll want to keep an eye on opportunities to simultaneously assist patients and maximize revenue.
June 24, 2020
Closing the Gap Between Drugs Purchased and Drugs Charged
Health systems concerned about the financial impact of COVID-19 are strategizing recovery options that may include rapid margin improvement. Key to recovery will be tactics...
June 10, 2020
Meeting Unparalleled Demand for Critical Supplies and Drugs
Premier has been largely able to meet historical medical supply demand levels, as well as a significant proportion of surge demand.
May 28, 2020
Premier Inc. ProvideGx™ Program Partners with Hikma Pharmaceuticals to Secure the Supply of Two Drugs Essential for COVID-19 Patient Care
This new partnership secures supply of amiodarone and sterile water, helping to stabilize the long-term supply of two medications vital for COVID-19 patient care.
April 30, 2020
Premier Inc. Data: As COVID-19 Cases Spike, Demand for Drugs Used to Treat Related, Co-Morbid Conditions Also Soars
Premier's purchasing data shows demand for drugs used to treat cardiovascular conditions and blood clots has soared.
April 29, 2020
Painkillers, Sedatives in Short Supply During COVID-19 Pandemic
CQ Roll Coll | Data from Premier shared with CQ Roll Call shows that the use of propofol as a first-line sedative increased over 300 percent from 2019 to 2020.
April 27, 2020
COVID-19 Demand for Emergency Syringes, Routinely in Shortage, Rises
Despite the increased demand, Premier members have been able to reliably access them through ProvideGx.
April 17, 2020
Premier Calls on HHS and Congress to Bolster Healthcare Provider Readiness to Respond to COVID-19
Premier urged HHS and Congress to provide additional relief hospitals and other providers need as they continue to respond to COVID-19.
April 12, 2020
Spikes in Demand From Coronavirus Patients are Creating Shortages of Asthma Drugs and Sedatives for Ventilator Patients
The Washington Post | Premier is urging the FDA to use its new powers quickly to investigate and anticipate drug shortages said the company’s senior director of advocacy, Soumi...
April 10, 2020
America’s New Opioid Crisis
Politico | Fifteen drugs needed to treat Covid-19 patients were in or close to shortages by the end of March, according to Premier Survey.
April 10, 2020
Premier Recommends Actions to Create a More Competitive Biosimilars Marketplace
Premier called on the FDA to take steps to strengthen payor adoption of biosimilars.
April 10, 2020
Hospitals Facing Drug Shortages
NBC Boston | Premier's Soumi Saha provides discusses potential drug shortages due to an increased demand amidst COVID-19.
April 02, 2020
Essential Drug Supplies for Virus Patients Are Running Low
The New York Times | Hospitals in particular are feeling the pinch in supplies. Premier found that drug shortages were pervasive in acute care settings.
