As you’ve probably heard, Walgreens announced yesterday it won’t fill prescriptions from patients who have CVS Caremark as their PBM. Although the decision is due to take effect gradually as contracts renew, it’s fairly dramatic news. The context for the move is that now that PBM Caremark has merged with retail chain CVS, Walgreens feels it’s […]
One of Ohio’s biggest health insurance companies is trying to convince doctors to forego their old-fashioned prescription pads more often. Cleveland-based Medical Mutual of Ohio is teaming up with its pharmacy benefits manager, Medco Health Solutions, for a pilot program that gives select doctors financial incentives to prescribe medications electronically. Medical Mutual is signing up […]
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