SafeGuardRx: Better Care at a Lower Cost for Patients and Payers

New data shows significantly improved clinical outcomes and lower drug spending for patients with complex, high-cost conditions enrolled in our SafeGuardRx^SM programs.

2020 National Preferred Formulary: Improving Care and Value

Plan sponsors and members want the most clinically appropriate prescription drug coverage at the best value.

How Remote Monitoring Tackles Hypertension

To improve health outcomes for members with high blood pressure, Express Scripts – in partnership with Livongo Health – is offering an innovative remote monitoring system.

Study: Proactive Efforts Improve Adherence

As the industry’s first actionable adherence solution, ScreenRx® combines early detection with tailored interventions to improve member adherence and deliver healthcare savings to clients.

MAC Pricing Keeps Generics Affordable

The market for purchasing drugs can be complex, but with MAC pricing, multi-sourced generic medications are kept as affordable as possible in the U.S.

A Call for A Consensus: Price Increases in Branded Drugs Are Unsustainable

Since 2008, brand medications have risen in price an average 232%. We need to work with pharma and the government for common-sense legislation and regulatory changes.

Study: RationalMed Improves Patient Outcomes

Integrated pharmacy, medical, and laboratory data combined with clinical safety program improves health outcomes.

FDA Approved Drugs: September 2020

The Express Scripts Office of Clinical Evaluation and Policy lists the drugs that were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in August 2020. (Estimated Reading Time: ~10 mins.)

How to Address One of the Costliest Health Challenges in the U.S.: Diabetes

Diabetes is one of the most costly and prevalent disease states for most health insurers. A comprehensive plan to manage it is crucial to addressing health and affordability challenges that could affe...

Why EGWP Is the Best Option for Employers and Retirees

Express Scripts has been successfully transitioning clients to the Employer Group Waiver Plan (EGWP) program since the inception of Medicare Part D in 2006.

MediCUBE Makes Health Data Actionable

Express Scripts informatics tools are changing the way clients control healthcare costs and increase profitability.

High Deductible Members Can Realize High Rewards

FDA Approved Drugs: May 2020

The Express Scripts Office of Clinical Evaluation and Policy tracks some recent updates to the drug pipeline.

CoPay Coupons Undermine A Plan Sponsor's Cost-Control Programs

Promoted by manufacturers of brand-name medications, drug copay coupons may seem like a good deal for patients. But there's another side to the story.

Introducing Neurological Care Value

Program enhances and renames Migraine Care Value, adding epilepsy medications and opening the door to additional conditions.

Express Scripts Simplifies Digital Health Technology Marketplace for Consumers and Payers

Ask the Pharmacist: How Can I Improve My Heart Health?

February is American Heart Month. Take a few moments to learn more - for your heart’s sake.

Express Scripts Flattens the Trajectory of the Diabetes Epidemic with SafeGuardRx Diabetes Care Value® Program

In its first year, the Express Scripts Diabetes Care Value program delivered nearly $43 million savings for plans; reduced heart attack risk in 15 percent of patients

Uncovering Prescription Drug Fraud, Waste, and Abuse during COVID-19

New research shows that every $1 of fraud, waste, or abuse costs $66 in related expenses. This is true even during a pandemic.

Reducing Diabetes Drug Spending and Health Risk

The Express Scripts Diabetes Care Value program reduced diabetes drug spending by 19% and reduced heart attack risk in 15% of patients.

National Drug Purchasing Coalition and Express Scripts Team Up to Create New Pharmacy Benefit Design

Maximizing Medication Therapy Management (MTM)

While MTM plans are required, maximizing them can yield a higher pay-off for health plans and their members.

Cigna And Express Scripts Partner With Buoy Health To Offer Digital COVID-19 Screening Tools

3 Benefits of Using TRICARE Mail Order Pharmacy

The DoD Inspector General's audit confirms that home delivery is the safest, most cost-effective way to receive prescription drugs.

FDA Approved Drugs: July 2020

The Express Scripts Office of Clinical Evaluation and Policy lists the drugs that were approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in June 2020. (Estimated Reading Time: ~10 mins.)