Jan 12, 2026 | Acquisition Cost Index (ACI), Biosimilar, Brand Name Drugs, Drug costs, High-value formulary, MedBen Rx, News, Patient assistance program, Pharmacogenomics, Rx Costs, Rx prices
Pharmaceutical manufacturers are planning to raise list prices on at least 350 brand-name medications in the United States beginning in 2026, up from 250 drugs last year, according to new data from health care research firm 3 Axis Advisors. These increases reflect...
Nov 4, 2025 | Chronic conditions, Drug costs, MedBen Rx, Mental health, Prescription drugs, Rx Costs, Rx Spending
A recent GoodRx list of the 20 most prescribed medications prompted MedBen Rx to take a closer look at how our own top prescriptions compare. Because GoodRx’s rankings largely reflect individuals who pay for medications out of pocket – rather than through...
Sep 22, 2025 | Cost Savings, Drug costs, MedBen Rx, Pharmacies, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription drugs, Rx Costs, Savings, Transparency
Across the country, more employers are moving away from traditional pharmacy benefit managers in favor of transparent solutions. MedBen Rx has been ahead of this trend for years, offering clients clarity and lower costs that others are only now beginning to...
Aug 11, 2025 | Benefits preservation, Cost Savings, Drug costs, MedBen Rx, Rx Costs, Savings, Specialty Drugs
Specialty medications continue to drive a disproportionate share of prescription drug costs – often accounting for 60% or more of a pharmacy plan’s total spend. MedBen Rx’s Benefit Preservation helps plans manage these expenses without compromising...
Jul 11, 2025 | Comparative Effectiveness, Cost Savings, Drug costs, Evidence-based research, Formularies, High-value formulary, MedBen Rx, Rx Advertising, Rx Costs, Rx prices, Rx Spending
Pharmaceutical advertising hit a record high in 2024, with the top 10 drugs accounting for $3.3 billion in ad spending – up nearly 20% from the previous year. With more campaigns directly targeting consumers, MedBen Rx’s high-value formulary educates members about...
Jun 16, 2025 | Drug costs, Pharmacies, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription drugs, Rx Costs
A recent Statista article examines the disparity in prescription drug spending across countries. The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) ranks the United States highest in average spending, at $1,218 per resident – over $200 more than...
