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...
Dec 29, 2025 | MedBen Rx, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Rebates, Rx Costs, Transparency
While the major PBMs still dominate the market, their grip is loosening. A recent Pulse of the Purchaser survey found that the percentage of employers contracted with one of the Big 3 dropped from 72% in 2024 to 61% by late 2025, as more organizations shifted toward...
Dec 15, 2025 | GLP-1s, MedBen Rx, Medicaid, Pharmacy, Private employers, Weight loss, Weight loss drugs
In recent months, a growing number of U.S. states have pulled back on covering GLP-1 medications for obesity under their Medicaid programs, even as the drugs remain broadly covered for diabetes. A recent KFF survey shows that while 16 state Medicaid programs still...
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...
Oct 6, 2025 | Independent pharmacies, Legislative, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, State legislation
Independent pharmacies across the country are facing financial strain, with many closing their doors due to unsustainable reimbursement rates and restrictive practices imposed by the major pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). In response, states are taking legislative...
Sep 23, 2025 | Brian Fargus, Brooke Hupp, Cancer, Conferences, Cost Savings, Drug costs, Health care costs, Innovations, Pharmacy, Prescription, Rx Costs, Savings
The 12th Annual Sherrill-Morgan Healthcare Conference, held September 18-19, convened employers from Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee to explore innovative approaches to managing escalating healthcare costs. MedBen was proud to participate, with its sales team delivering...
