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May 10, 2013

Recent Stories of Interest

From Drug Benefit News - The three publicly traded PBMs last week reported solid financial results for the quarter ending March 31, 2013, and hinted at a promising 2014 selling season, with more activity expected in the employer space than in managed care and new opportunities stemming from health care reform. Express Scripts Holding Co. on April 29 reported first-quarter net income of $374 million or 45 cents per diluted share, compared with $267.8 million or 55 cents per share reported in the first quarter of 2012. Read more

Coinciding with big-dollar transactions made by two of the three publicly traded… Read more

Despite a history of high-profile drug withdrawals, physician concerns about safety and… Read more

A handful of reports recently issued on specialty pharmacy trends can all… Read more

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May 13, 2013
Walgreen Co. Announces Extended Partnership to Continue Serving CVS Caremark Members

Walgreen Co. announces extended partnership to continue serving CVS Caremark members. http://news.walgreens.com

April 22, 2013
Opioid Use Among Injured Workers Dropped in 2012, Says New Express Scripts Report

Opioid use among injured workers dropped in 2012, says new Express Scripts report. http://tinyurl.com/buohryy

April 5, 2013
OIG Searches Omaha PBM's Offices

OIG searches Omaha PBM's offices. http://tinyurl.com/bnsblaf

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