While it might not appear to be a telling indicator, net cost per script can quickly reveal a great deal about your current prescription drug plan performance.
The number can range substantially based on plan design, drug mix, and your current PBM deal. A high cost in this area could be an indication of excess prescription drug spend or issues with your current PBM arrangement.
How does your plan compare? Let us know if you would like to gain more insight into this spend and ways to manage costs.
*From Chelko Consulting Group’s proprietary database of employer results.
“Keeping Score” is an ongoing series where we share findings from our work on employer-sponsored health plans, so you have the opportunity to compare how your plan is performing relative to others. We hope you find it beneficial. Because, after all, you can’t manage what you don’t measure.