Opioid Program Results
What are you doing about opioids? By now, we are all aware of the addictive nature of opioid medications. What’s unfortunate is how long it
What are you doing about opioids? By now, we are all aware of the addictive nature of opioid medications. What’s unfortunate is how long it
This purchase solidifies CVS/caremark as the largest PBM. Additionally, it removes any risk of their largest block of business (Aetna) leaving, as when Anthem split from Express Scripts. With this purchase, and the additional strength that comes with it to negotiate discounts and rebates, the purchasing power of CVS/caremark is at an all-time high.
In honor of our cooperative nature, we recently conducted a survey to ask members for their input. We had a great number of responses and were flattered by the feedback received.
We are happy to report that National CooperativeRx has been able to pay out over $39 MILLION to our members this year — and the year isn’t over yet.
Prescription drugs are a big business. While prescription medications are vitally important to individuals, the companies that produce them invest a lot of time and
National Cooperative Rx’s Annual Report has been completed and our financial information from 2016 is available to the public. For a comprehensive overview, please check out our 2017 Annual Report.
Never in the history of the Cooperative have we added as many participants as in 2016. It was a record year with 78,314 new participants joining us from 34 new member groups. Totaling over a quarter million participants, National CooperativeRx has never been this large or had this much purchasing strength.
As I begin as CEO of National CooperativeRx, my focus will be on the members. While directing the benefit plans for WCA Group Health Trust gives me a good base, my experience is by no means all encompassing. I look forward to speaking with each of you to gain knowledge and perspective. Together we can achieve new heights.