Express Scripts: $9.00 for generic scripts
From John Curry, June 15, 2009
Looks like Wally World, K-Mart, Kroger and many others finally put enough pressure on our PBM, doesn't it? John
From Linda Meinelt, June 15, 2009
Subject: $9 for generic scripts
Low-Cost Generics Now Available for $9 Through Express Scripts Home Delivery
(From STRS website)
STRS Ohio benefit recipients enrolled in the Medical Mutual, Aetna or Paramount health care plans can now receive a 90-day supply of more than 200 generic medications for just a $9 copayment through the Express Scripts Home Delivery Program. Generic medications that can be ordered through this program include popular medications for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, ulcers, osteoporosis, arthritis, asthma and hormone replacement. The complete list, including the strength and form of each drug available, can be accessed via the link below.
The quantities listed for $9 are based on a manufacturer-recommended 90-day supply. If you are on a lower dosage, you will pay less than $9; however, if you are on a higher dose, you will pay more than $9.
Express Scripts can assist you in getting a prescription from your doctor for delivery to your home. Just visit www.StartHomeDelivery.com or call Express Scripts toll-free at 1-877-502-0965 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
STRS Ohio is one of the first plan sponsors in the country=2 0to launch a discount generics program through home delivery. It should result in STRS Ohio Health Care Program enrollees saving about $500,000 per year in prescription drug costs. Additional information will be mailed to all Express Scripts enrollees by July 2009.
Link for list: http://www.strsoh.org/pdfs/Low_cost_drug_list.pdf
Looks like Wally World, K-Mart, Kroger and many others finally put enough pressure on our PBM, doesn't it? John
From Linda Meinelt, June 15, 2009
Subject: $9 for generic scripts
Low-Cost Generics Now Available for $9 Through Express Scripts Home Delivery
(From STRS website)
STRS Ohio benefit recipients enrolled in the Medical Mutual, Aetna or Paramount health care plans can now receive a 90-day supply of more than 200 generic medications for just a $9 copayment through the Express Scripts Home Delivery Program. Generic medications that can be ordered through this program include popular medications for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, ulcers, osteoporosis, arthritis, asthma and hormone replacement. The complete list, including the strength and form of each drug available, can be accessed via the link below.
The quantities listed for $9 are based on a manufacturer-recommended 90-day supply. If you are on a lower dosage, you will pay less than $9; however, if you are on a higher dose, you will pay more than $9.
Express Scripts can assist you in getting a prescription from your doctor for delivery to your home. Just visit www.StartHomeDelivery.com or call Express Scripts toll-free at 1-877-502-0965 from 9 a.m.–6 p.m., Monday through Friday.
STRS Ohio is one of the first plan sponsors in the country=2 0to launch a discount generics program through home delivery. It should result in STRS Ohio Health Care Program enrollees saving about $500,000 per year in prescription drug costs. Additional information will be mailed to all Express Scripts enrollees by July 2009.
Link for list: http://www.strsoh.org/pdfs/Low_cost_drug_list.pdf
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