Medco Balance Sheet Gives PBM Flexibility Ahead Of Medicare Rx
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet Daily
Executive Summary
The pharmacy benefit manager ended 2003 with $638.5 mil. in cash, which could be used to offer a Medicare Rx plan or to make an acquisition. Medco may create a long-term plan for the cash next year.
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