MedBen Rx Lowers Pharmacy Spend through Broader Solutions
Sep 1, 2026 | Biosimilars, Formularies, MedBen Rx, Patient assistance, Trend
As Rx costs continue to rise, employers are looking for solutions that deliver lower pharmacy spend. MedBen Rx clients are seeing measurable results, which has helped the service grow by an average of 41.2% annually since 2021. And here are the results MedBen Rx has...Over 350 Brand-Name Drugs See a Price Increase in 2026
Jan 12, 2026 | Acquisition Cost Index (ACI) pricing, Biosimilars, Brand Name Drugs, Drug costs, High-value formulary, MedBen Rx, News, Patient assistance, Pharmacogenomics, Pharmacy
Pharmaceutical manufacturers are planning to raise list prices on at least 350 brand-name medications in the United States beginning in 2026, up from 250 drugs last year, according to new data from health care research firm 3 Axis Advisors. These increases reflect...MedBen Rx Cuts Client’s First-Year Pharmacy Costs Nearly in Half
Dec 1, 2025 | Case Studies, Cost Savings, MedBen Rx, Patient assistance, Patient coupons, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Rx Costs, Savings
A new MedBen Rx client realized $1.19 million in combined plan and member savings in their first year – a 45.7% reduction, surpassing the $1.05 million projected savings. Per-member-per-month (PMPM) pharmacy costs tell the story: $233 under the previous PBM vs. just...Search the Blog
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