Researchers from Tufts Medical Center analyzed findings from 26 studies to determine how drug exclusion policies affect patients and healthcare costs. They found that in most cases, exclusion policies work.

Dr. Patricia Salber, of The Doctor Weighs In, interviewed the lead author, Dr. James Chambers, to discuss his findings.

Read the full study: http://www.ajmc.com/journals/issue/2016/2016-vol22-n8/the-impact-of-formulary-drug-exclusion-policies-on-patients-and-healthcare-costs