Aug 3, 2026 | Biosimilars, Cost Savings, Drug costs, Pharmacy, Prescription, Rx Costs, Savings, Specialty Drugs
Specialty drug costs are projected to jump another 32% by 2028, according to the Pharmacy Strategies Group. While greater utilization remains the primary driver, lower-cost biosimilars can help pharmacy plans offset the increase. Biosimilars’ overall market share...
Jul 16, 2026 | MedBen Rx, Member Prescription Portal, Mobile App, Online Services, Pharmacy, Prescription, Prescription Portal
Nearly one-third of middle-aged Americans struggle with common health tasks, including remembering doctor instructions and properly following medication directions, according to new research. Simple details — when to take a medication, whether to take it with food, or...
Mar 9, 2026 | Compliance, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA), Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription, Primary Care, RxDC report, Specialty Care, Third party administration
As you may recall, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (CAA) requires group health plans to submit to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services information about prescription drugs and health care spending. This data submission is called RxDC (for...
Nov 4, 2025 | Chronic conditions, MedBen Rx, Mental Health, Prescription, Rx Costs
A recent GoodRx list of the 20 most prescribed medications prompted MedBen Rx to take a closer look at how our own top prescriptions compare. Because GoodRx’s rankings largely reflect individuals who pay for medications out of pocket – rather than through...
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...
