Express Scripts Rewards Low List-Priced Brands In 2019 Formulary, Retains Focus On Rebates
Executive Summary
Mylan’s Symfi and Merck’s Zepatier gain preferred status on PBM's national preferred formulary for 2019. But more drugs are excluded from coverage – 242, up from 196 in 2018.
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