Is Auditing My Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) an Advantage or Disadvantage? September 2025Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) sit at the center of the prescription drug supply chain. They negotiate with manufacturers, manage pharmacy networks, and promise to help plan...
Are Market Checks Worth It for Your Pharmacy Benefit? August 2025At Crystal Clear Rx, we talk with plan sponsors every day who feel uncertain about what they’re actually paying for when it comes to their pharmacy benefit. Costs are rising, utilization is shifting, and...
What the Arkansas PBM Ownership Ban Means for Plan Sponsors July 2025The battle unfolding in Arkansas between two of the country’s largest PBMs, Express Scripts and CVS Caremark, and the state government is more than pharmacy ownership. It is about transparency,...
FTC Complaint Against the Three Largest Pharmacy Benefit Managers September 2024The recent Federal Trade Commission (FTC) complaint against the three largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) has brought critical issues surrounding insulin pricing and patient access to...
Managing the Costs of GLP-1 Drugs: A Strategic Approach June 2024At Crystal Clear Rx (CCRx), we understand that the rising popularity and costs of GLP-1 drugs have raised many questions and concerns. We aim to provide clarity and guidance on managing these expenses...
