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Better health, lower costs: our tools make it possible

CVS Caremark continues to be a leader and innovator in managing costs, starting back in 2012 when we launched the first formulary exclusions to improve clinical outcomes and address rising drug prices. Today, we are focused on biosimilars and transparent and low-net cost pricing models to continue to show our commitment to keep drug prices down and improve member health.

Choose the cost management approaches that align with your business objectives and plan benefit goals. Our condition management tools will help your members get clinically appropriate care to simplify their lives and lead to better health.

  • $4.3B

    in client savings expected by our 2025 managed formularies1

  • 68%

    savings from GLP-1 low net cost and UM strategies in 20242

  • 5.5%

    specialty drug trend in 20243

Cost management solutions

  • Formulary management

    The right formulary and plan design controls are the building blocks for our flexible and effective solutions.

  • Utiization management

    Utilization management (UM) solutions that provide cost-effective, clinically appropriate coverage control.

  • Network strategies

    Broad network strategies deliver lower plan costs without impacting access to care or the member experience.

  • Pipeline and surveillance

    Leverage robust pipeline insights to anticipate new market entrants that may drive increased utilization.

  • Fraud, waste and abuse

    Protect members and control costs with multi-level prescription safety and fraud prevention programs.

  • Care management

    Choose integrated clinical programs and solutions to manage drug trend and improve patient outcomes.

Our customizable approach to GLP-1s helps clients manage costs

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  • 1 CVS Health, 2024. Client savings are determined using cumulative value over a 5-year period (Upcoming year, current year, and three prior years). All data sharing complies with applicable law, our information firewall, and any applicable contractual limitations. Actual results may vary depending on benefit plan design, member demographics, programs implemented by the plan, and other factors.

  • 2 https://business.caremark.com/insights/trendlens.html

  • 3 https://business.caremark.com/insights/trendlens.html