Chris Crawford from RxSaveCard Discusses GLP-1s and Self-Insured Employers with Stacey Richter
January 16, 202500:01:14

Chris Crawford from RxSaveCard Discusses GLP-1s and Self-Insured Employers with Stacey Richter

A clip from EP461 of Relentless Health Value titled "Pick Only One, Plan Sponsors: Do You Want to Control GLP-1 Volume or GLP-1 Unit Cost?"

In this episode, we delve into the financial impacts of rebates on employers and plan sponsors. As organizations push for higher rebates, pharma costs keep rising, creating a significant challenge for self-funded employers who struggle to manage these new medical expenses. By going direct and not through the PBM you can see savings reaching $10,000 to $11,000 per person for these drugs.

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