Despite rising prices for prescription medicines, Express Scripts released data today showing spending for its health plans rose 5.2 percent in 2015, roughly half of what was seen the year before.
The pharmacy benefits manager — which negotiates drug prices for companies and government agencies, among others — was able to keep costs down by negotiating with drug makers and managing the list of medicines it covers, said Dr. Glen Stettin, a senior vice president and chief innovation officer.
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