Jul 29, 2025 | Biologics, Biosimilar, Cost Savings, MedBen Rx, Pharmacies, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), Prescription drugs, Rx Costs, Savings
The advantages of biosimilars – clinically equivalent versions of high-price biologic drugs – have been known for years. But despite their growing availability, adoption remains slow… in no small part because major PBMs are stifling uptake....
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...
May 5, 2025 | Legislation, News, Pharmacies, Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM), State legislation
On April 16, Arkansas became the first state to ban pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) from acquiring an interest in – or otherwise directly or indirectly holding a permit for the retail sale of – prescription drugs, including mail-order...
Feb 11, 2025 | Benefits Advisory Conference, Caroline Fraker, Compliance, MedBen University, Pharmacies, Wellness
Over 70 guests from seven states attended the MedBen 2025 Benefits Advisory Conference on January 30. Featuring some of the most respected names in the industry, this invitation-only event provided brokers with an extensive look at the state of benefits...
Oct 28, 2024 | Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Pharmacies, Rebates, Spread Pricing
KFF Health News reports on the disparity between pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) payments to large pharmacy chains compared to small drugstores: “[An American Pharmacy Cooperative] analysis early this year showed chains were paid well beyond the family business...
Oct 1, 2024 | Genomics, Kurt Harden, News, Nutrigenomics, Pharmacies, Pharmacogenomics, Wellness
MedBen Chairman & CEO Kurt Harden and Profero Team Director of Precision Medicine Cynthia Yu were featured presenters at the 11th Annual Sherrill-Morgan Healthcare Innovation Conference on September 18th. Harden and Yu spoke on the topic of genomic testing — what...
