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    DRUG PRICING DATABASE

    Drug Pricing from Micromedex RED BOOK

    Access comprehensive drug pricing and product information 

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    Indispensable drug information to support your operations

    Make informed medication decisions, manage drug costs, and ensure compliance with Micromedex® RED BOOK®—your trusted source for current and historic drug pricing and product details. Designed for ease of use with multiple delivery options, RED BOOK delivers the robust information you need to support your operations. 

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    Why choose Micromedex RED BOOK?

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    Stay ahead with the latest drug data

    Access the most current product and pricing information, including new FDA-approved products, available for manufacture and distribution.

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    Find what you need, fast

    Search efficiently by product name, active ingredient, manufacturer name or NDC/HRI/UPC, and refine results with targeted filters for quick answers.

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    Access wherever you need it

    Use RED BOOK in Micromedex online, or seamlessly integrate RED BOOK data files into your existing systems for ultimate convenience. 

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    Comprehensive, current drug cost data

    The continuously updated pricing information reflects market changes, manufacturer adjustments, and regulatory impacts.
    • Average Wholesale Price (AWP): Essential for reimbursement calculations and pricing strategies.
    • Wholesale Acquisition Cost (WAC): Critical for understanding true acquisition expenses.
    • Suggested Retail Price (SRP): Provides benchmarks for consumer pricing.
    • Medicaid Maximum Allowable Cost (MAC): Ensures compliance with government reimbursement programs.
    • Federal Upper Limit (FUL): Vital for government program pricing and adherence. 
    • J-Codes: Needed for accurate billing and claims reimbursement for non-oral medication
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    Extensive drug coverage

    The database encompasses a vast array of pharmaceutical products, ensuring comprehensive coverage for all user needs. 
    • Prescription drugs: Detailed pricing for brand-name and generic medications.
    • Over-the-counter (OTC) products: Relevant pricing for non-prescription items.
    • Medical devices and supplies: Pricing information for essential medical equipment.
    • Nutritional products: Data for specialized dietary supplements and formulas.
    • Biologicals and vaccines: Comprehensive pricing for complex and high-value therapeutics.
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    Robust search and filtering capabilities

    RED BOOK is equipped with advanced search and filtering tools, enabling you to swiftly locate the precise data you require. 
    • Easy search functionality: Search by NDC (National Drug Code), UPC (Universal product code, HRI (Health-related item), product name (brand or generic drug name), active ingredient or manufacturer information. 
    • Targeted results filtering: Quickly find what you need by narrowing your search to either currently marketed or deactivated drugs, with additional filtering on repackagers.
    • Custom lists: Create custom lists of products for tracking purposes, and save them for future searches.
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    Multiple delivery options

    We recognize the importance of seamless data flow. RED BOOK is designed for robust integration, ensuring compatibility with your current infrastructure.

    • Online access: Access RED BOOK by logging in to the Micromedex platform online.
    • System integration: Compatible with EHR/EMR systems, pharmacy benefit management (PBM) systems, or any platform or system where current, comprehensive drug data is needed to streamline workflows.
    WHO WE SERVE

    RED BOOK supports diverse drug pricing needs

    The versatility of RED BOOK ensures it provides targeted solutions for diverse professional roles across healthcare.

    HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

    Pharmacists

    Pharmacists require instant access to drug pricing to dispense medications accurately, counsel patients on costs, and manage pharmacy operations efficiently. RED BOOK assists with: 

    • Verifying medication costs at the point of dispensing

    • Informing patients about out-of-pocket expenses

    • Optimizing inventory purchasing and turns

    • Ensuring compliance with third-party payer requirements

    • Ensuring proper reimbursement for drug claims

    Healthcare administrators

    Healthcare providers need accurate insights to manage their financial health and operational efficiency. RED BOOK supports strategic objectives by providing:

    • Data for budget forecasting and financial planning

    • Tools for cost containment and expense management

    • Insights for contract negotiations with manufacturers and payers

    • Resources for strategic formulary development and management

    HEALTHCARE PAYERS

    Claims managers and reimbursement adjudicators

    Healthcare payers require reliable drug information to manage claims, assess risk, and design benefit plans. RED BOOK is essential for:

    • Validation of pricing and cost management

    • Accurate adjudication of pharmacy claims

    • Analyzing drug spend and identifying cost-saving opportunities

    • Ensuring compliance with regulatory pricing mandates

    PHARMACY BENEFIT MANAGERS

    Pricing, contract and strategy leaders

    Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) need reliable data to manage drug costs and update formularies. RED BOOK helps support them in:

    • Drug claims adjudication

    • Price analysis and negotiation

     

    PHARMACEUTICAL ORGANIZATIONS

    Marketing and market access professionals

    Pharmaceutical organizations require robust pricing data and insights to navigate market complexities. RED BOOK delivers value by supporting: 

    • Pricing strategies and competitor research for market launches

    • Drug comparisons and trend analysis

    • Verification of off-label status or use

    • Submissions for FDA approval

    FAQ

    What is Micromedex RED BOOK?

    Micromedex RED BOOK is a trusted reference solution that provides prices and descriptions for prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, chemicals used for compounding, and medical devices and supplies. Virtually every drug product approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for manufacture and distribution appears as a record in the RED BOOK database files.

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