PTS Official Journal

The American Journal of Pharmacy Benefits (AJPB) has been named the official journal of The Pharmacy & Therapeutics Society (PTS). The journal features peer-reviewed research that examines the impact of formulary management strategies on the utilization, cost and quality of pharmacy services. Its mission "to provide pharmacy and formulary decision makers with the information they need to improve the efficiency and health outcomes in managing pharmaceutical care" is consistent with PTS.

AJPB presents case studies, research, and evidence-based tools to help decision makers develop clinical strategies to manage pharmacy benefits for large populations. Areas of particular interest include utilization management strategies (i.e., prior authorization, step therapy, generic substitution, etc.), outcomes research on Medicare Part D, formulary development and implementation strategies, research on adherence and compliance, cost sharing strategies (i.e., copays, coinsurance, CDHPs, HDHPs, etc.), cost utility analyses, economic burden of disease, and comparative effectiveness analysis of drug therapies.

AJPB can be accessed at www.ajpblive.com.