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...
Common PBM Cost Tactics May 2024 Understanding pharmacy program costs: Amidst the myriad of articles exposing the questionable practices of PBMs, the urgency to address these issues intensifies. These practices not only inflate medication costs for patients but also...
What Is The Right Copay Strategy? January 2024Crystal Clear Rx clients know that effectively managing the pharmacy benefit involves more than just PBM pricing. Utilization, Drug Mix, and Plan Design also impact the amount of money the Plan spends on their pharmacy...
