Tag Archives: pharmacy benefit manager

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

Scrutiny of PBMs and Use of New Overseas Contracting Entities Continues

New PBM contracting entities, often categorized as group purchasing organizations, add another obstacle to industry transparency

Kroger Contracts with Prime Therapeutics, Replacing Express Scripts

As a result of a dispute with Express Scripts, Kroger and Prime Therapeutics announced a direct agreement for the Kroger Family of Pharmacies to remain in-network

PBM Network Reform Acts Moving Forward in Tennessee and Vermont

The trend of states proposing or enacting legislation to increase PBM transparency is increasing – Tennessee and Vermont

Capital Rx’s Non-Traditional PBM Model Fueling Success

Capital Rx is finding success in its mission to disrupt the traditional pharmacy benefits model and help employers gain more control over their prescription drug costs

Prime Therapeutics Introduces IntegratedRx™ – Oncology

Prime’s IntegratedRx™ – Oncology streamlines the treatment pathway for members who are fighting cancer to medications directly from their oncologist’s clinic or affiliated hospital pharmacy.

New PBM Platform, DomaniRx, Launched by SS&C, Anthem, and Humana

SS&C, Anthem, and Humana recently entered into a joint venture, named DomaniRx, LLC, to develop a contemporary, cloud-native platform to support the operation of a full service pharmacy benefits manager