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Published Studies
Pharmacy Benefit Design
Studies in this area examine the impact of benefit designs, such as three-tiers
and co-insurance, on pharmaceutical utilization, member calls, and use of
other medical services. Results allow clients to anticipate the potential
impact of various benefit design options and inform Express Scripts in the
enhancement and development of benefit designs.
Pharmacoeconomics
Decisions about drug coverage require an understanding of both the clinical
and economic impact of drug therapies. Pharmacoeconomic studies examine
the cost-effectiveness of medications relative to alternative therapies.
Findings inform formulary decisions as well as the development of other
drug coverage strategies, such as step therapy.
Population Health and Pharmaceuticals
The availability of prescription claims data on more than 40 million individuals
puts Express Scripts in a unique position to understand patterns of drug
use among those with a prescription benefit. Understanding variations in
drug use by age, gender, disease state, etc., informs numerous activities
and audiences. For example, such information can reveal both under- and
over-used medications, important changes in medication use over time, and
benchmarks for comparison to other populations.
Program Evaluation
Clinical programs that aim to improve population health are evaluated on
a regular basis. Information on the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness
of these programs is used to inform the modification of current programs
and the development of new clinical programs.
Tutorials
Express Scripts researchers write tutorials on various aspects of pharmacy
benefit management as well as strategies for conducting research on pharmaceuticals.
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