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Pharmacy costs have doubled over the past four years.

The typical employer spends $1,200 annually per employee on prescription drug benefits.

Prescription drug costs constitute 15-20% of total healthcare costs.

Every family member fills an average of nine prescriptions per year.

The AscendeSM Pharmacy Advisory Services Team delivers a set of practical solutions to the challenges presented in the oversight, management, administration and communication of prescription drug programs.

The team delivers technical guidance and advice within the following service categories:

  • Cost avoidance.
  • "Buying smart" and reduction of the unit cost per script.
  • Target programs that reduce utilization and cost.
  • Disease management.
  • Optimize PBM relationships.
  • Proactive program management.
  • Modeling of the impact of plan design changes.