The pharmacy benefit landscape today is complex and rapidly changing.

One of the most significant drivers of pharmacy cost increases is the continued introduction of new specialty drugs into the marketplace. Worrisome trends, such as patent exclusivity, lack of high-quality alternatives, and lack of price regulation are making it critical for payers and employers—including large health systems—to better understand their specialty drug spend and find ways to combat the cost without reducing the quality of care.
 

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