Anthem In-House PBM Will Draw On CVS But Retain Formulary Control
Executive Summary
Hybrid approach to pharmacy benefit management expected to save insurer $4bn annually after Anthem ends its relationship with Express Scripts in 2020. Integration of medical and Rx benefit data could lead to more value-based contracting.
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