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Improving Access and Affordability Through Prescribing Choices
Improving Access and Affordability Through Prescribing Choices
What You Can Do to Support Your Patients
Help simplify access at the point of prescribing
When clinically appropriate, consider allowing generic or biosimilar substitution to reduce delays and streamline access to therapy.
Discuss cost and value openly
Help patients understand that clinically appropriate alternatives—such as generics and biosimilars—meet rigorous standards for safety and effectiveness and may lower out-of-pocket costs.
Use clear, patient-friendly education
Reinforce confidence in treatment decisions by using simple, easy-to-understand materials that explain medication options and coverage.
Enable a coordinated care experience
Align messaging and encourage collaboration among providers, pharmacists, and care teams so patients receive clear, consistent information about their care for optimal patient understanding and adherence.
Encourage patients to use available support resources
Direct patients to:
- Their pharmacist as an additional resource for medication guidance and alternatives
- Ventegra’s Customer Care Team for pharmacy benefit questions and support
- Online resources for education on coverage, prior authorization, and treatment options
Clinical and Educational Resources
Providers and care teams can access a range of resources to support prescribing decisions, patient education, and clinical best practices:
Medication & Treatment Decision Support: Generics & Biosimilars
- FDA Biosimilars Overview (Clinician & Patient resources)
- FDA Generic Drugs Overview (Clinician & Patient resources)
