Why Every Pharmacist Should Take Note of the CVS/Aetna Deal

Perry Cohen, CEO of The Pharmacy Group, told Drug Topics that the deal should be thought of as more of horizontal integration than a vertical one. Because CVS would be able to influence Aetna's network composition, it would lead to a narrower network. CVS could mandate that Aetna customers use...

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Published in:Drug Topics 2017-11, Vol.161 (11), p.8-8
Main Author: Hamm, Nicholas
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Consumers
Drug stores
Drugstores
Horizontal integration
Insurance industry
Mergers, acquisitions and divestments
Pharmacists
Pharmacy
Pharmacy benefit management
Planning
Prescription drugs
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Summary:Perry Cohen, CEO of The Pharmacy Group, told Drug Topics that the deal should be thought of as more of horizontal integration than a vertical one. Because CVS would be able to influence Aetna's network composition, it would lead to a narrower network. CVS could mandate that Aetna customers use prefer or use only CVS pharmacies and then charge what it likes for prescription drugs because the PBM sets the price, which will hurt consumers and plan sponsors.
ISSN:0012-6616
1937-8157