Express Scripts Unveils New Co-Pay Cap For Generics Amid PBM Scrutiny

Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act Currently Being Debated In US Senate

18 Apr 2023

Cigna’s PBM, Express Scripts, is looking to “further align incentives across the pharmaceutical supply chain, consumers, and clients,” with a trio of new products available starting this summer.

Express Scripts HQ — • Source: Shutterstock

With scrutiny of the US pharmacy benefit management (PBM) business model at the forefront of government conversation, one of the largest PBMs, Express Scripts, has announced a trio of what it terms “transparency and affordability” measures, including a co-pay assurance plan covering both generic and specialty generic drugs.

The Cigna Corp. affiliate’s newly unveiled ‘New Copay Assurance’ plan will, it says, ensure consumers pay “less out-of-pocket by...