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.
Historically, a pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) is a third-party administrator of prescription. drug programs. PBMs are primarily responsible for developing and maintaining the. formulary, contracting with pharmacies, negotiating discounts and rebates with drug. manufacturers, and processing and paying prescription drug claims.