Research

Express Scripts’ 2009 Drug Trend Report uncovers the cost of human behavior.

More than a decade ago, Express Scripts was the first company to produce a drug trend report. This year's annual Drug Trend Report breaks new ground again by uncovering and quantifying a new variable impacting drug spend: the cost of human behavior.

There is currently $163 billion in pharmacy-related waste in America due to behavior. Express Scripts is uniquely positioned to turn this behavioral waste into savings and drive positive clinical behaviors through Consumerology® — the advanced application of the behavioral sciences to healthcare.

Report Highlights Include:
  • After years of lower drug trend increases, overall drug trend is increasing at a greater rate.
  • Key drivers are cost per unit and increases in utilization.
  • By focusing on the "big three" of behavioral waste – drug mix, channel, and therapy adherence – plan sponsors can realize substantial savings for themselves and their members across both the pharmacy and medical benefits.

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