Drugs' Net Price Only Growing Modestly, Express Scripts Finds
Executive Summary
Overall unit cost in commercial insurance market was up only 2.5% in 2016 despite 11% list increase for brands, PBM's Drug Trend Report concludes; findings could be counterpoint to public and policymaker concerns with drug pricing.
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