Tests used on biopsy and cytology specimens to diagnose cancer. The type and grade of a cancer is usually clear when the cells are seen under a microscope after routine processing and staining, but this is not always the case. Sometimes the pathologist needs to use other procedures to make a diagnosis. Histochemical stains.
2 3 What is a PBM? A Pharmacy Benefit Manager, or PBM, is an organization that provides programs and services designed to help maximize drug effectiveness and contain drug expenditures by appropriately influencing the behaviors of prescribing physicians, pharmacistsand members.
Typically, the definition section defines one or both terms, but a PBM drafts the definitions to enable it to classify many drugs in any manner it chooses. Here are two typical definitions found in many PBM contracts: Brand drug: The term âbrand drugâ shall mean any covered product that is not a generic drug.