Medicaid Drug Utilization Is Down, But Spending Continues To Climb

As Medicaid enrollment climbed to historic levels amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of prescriptions per enrollee dropped to 9.4, while net spending per prescription rose to $58, our infographic details. 90-day scripts and higher launch prices could be driving the trends.

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The spending landscape could shift after Medicaid redeterminations run their course. • Source: Shutterstock

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