Differences in prescription drug utilization and expenditures between blacks and whites in the Georgia Medicaid population

Article Abstract:

An analysis of the prescription drug access by blacks and whites in the Georgia Medicaid program showed that the blacks were less likely to use any prescription drugs and also received less prescriptions. The pattern was consistent with many of the demographic parameters examined, such as age, sex and Medicaid eligibility. The pattern of prescription drug access by the blacks in the Georgia Medicaid population is theorized to be based on their ability to pay and their personal decision to use the services.

Health Services Administration, Social policy, Demographic aspects, Health insurance, Medical policy, Health policy, Georgia

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Patterns of pharmacy participation in Medicaid: implications for enrollee access

Article Abstract:

A study supported the fact that pharmacy participation affects state payment levels and their adequacy and that pharmacy participation rates cause an impact on the number of prescriptions per enrollee. The results of the study revealed that participation rates and enrollee utilization affected pharmacy location, type and size. The adequacy of Medicaid payments for drugs was found to affect county-level pharmacy participation.

Drug stores and proprietary stores, Pharmacies and Drug Stores, Drug Stores, Medicaid, Usage, Services, Drugstores, Pharmaceutical services

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