Behind the Counter:
What's Really Driving Your Pharmacy Spend
Pharmacy is one of the least predictable lines in any benefits budget. New therapies, shifting PBM contracts and rising GLP-1 demand are moving costs faster than most plans can adjust. This month, Simon Leung, PharmD, RPh, our vice president and head of pharmacy, takes you behind the counter: what’s driving your costs, where the leverage is and how to know who’s really working in your interest. Start exploring below.
Article Spotlights
A Guide to Pharmacy Benefit Manager Pricing Models
Learn how different PBM pricing models impact prescription drug costs, transparency and oversight for employers and plan sponsors.
Strength in Numbers: Why Pharmacy Coalitions Continue to Gain Momentum
How pharmacy coalitions help employers gain purchasing power, improve transparency and manage rising pharmacy benefit costs with minimal member disruption.
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What’s Next for GLP-1 Access and Utilization?
GLP-1 costs and utilization trends and alternative access models including direct-to-consumer, direct-to-employer, targeted HRA and non-pharmaceutical solutions.
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The Evolving GLP-1 Landscape: No One-Size-Fits-All Approach for Employers
What employers need to know about GLP-1s for weight loss and what they can do while GLP-1 costs remain high and long-term ROI is still being studied.
Featured Podcast
Behind the Curtain With Simon Leung, PharmD, RPh
In this Leader's Edge Podcast, Simon talks through the levers employers can pull on pharmacy costs, from coalitions to patient assistance programs, and why knowing who’s acting in your best interest comes first.
Rewriting the PBM Playbook
In this two-part article series for Employee Benefit News, our head of pharmacy examines the real pressures driving pharmacy costs, exposes the hidden fees baked into traditional PBM contracts and outlines where plan sponsors can gain greater transparency and control.
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Whether you’re looking to control pharmacy costs, understand how your PBM gets paid or evaluate whether a coalition is right for you, our team can help you make the most of your pharmacy benefits for your people and your bottom line.
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