Which of the Following Methods Has Been Used by Third-Party

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following methods has been used by third-party payers to control pharmaceutical costs?

• A) Formularies
• B) Drug utilization review
• C) Generic substitution
• D) Both b and c
• E) All of the above

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Definitions:

Operating Expenses

The costs associated with running a business's core activities on a day-to-day basis, excluding the cost of goods sold.

Non-Operating Items

Income or expenses that are not related to a company's core business operations, often including gains or losses from investment or interest expenses.

Loss From Operations

A financial situation where a company's operating expenses exceed its gross profits, indicating inefficiency in business operations.

Operating Expenses

Expenses incurred through normal business operations, such as rent, wages, and utilities, excluding the cost of goods sold.