Category Archives: Pharmacy Benefit Managers

CarelonRx Launches SpecialtyRx Savings Navigator

CarelonRx announced the launch of SpecialtyRx Savings Navigator, a comprehensive approach to specialty medication savings across pharmacy and medical benefits

Cardinal Health’s OptumRx Contracts Will Not Be Renewed as of June 30, 2024

Cardinal Health announced that its pharmaceutical distribution contracts with OptumRx, which expire at the end of June 2024, will not be renewed. Expectations are that McKesson will be receive the new contracts

StateServ Acquires Delta Care Rx to Manage DME and Hospice Pharmacy Together

StateServ acquires hospice PBM market leader Delta Care Rx to manage durable medical equipment and hospice pharmacy together

CarelonRx Will Launch Digital Pharmacy CarelonRx Pharmacy in 2024

CarelonRx, Carelon’s pharmacy benefit manager, announced it will launch digital pharmacy CarelonRx Pharmacy on Jan. 1, 2024

FTC Expands Study of PBM Drug Pricing

The FTC is expanding its ongoing study on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their impact on the accessibility and affordability of prescription drugs

Express Scripts is Further Evolving its PBM Model

Express Scripts is further aligning incentives across the pharmaceutical supply chain, consumers, and clients

Rise of Drug Prices Increases Scrutiny on PBMs

The increase in drug prices has increased the attention on PBMs, and the role they play in drug pricing, both at the federal and state levels