Navitus Health Solutions, owned by SSM Health and Costco Wholesale Corporation, is a disruptive industry alternative to traditional pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) models. Its first medication is expected to be available in the U.S. “We partner with organizations that share our commitment to transparency and lowering costs – because everyone deserves access to the medicines they need to stay healthy.”ĬivicaScript will initially develop and manufacture six to 10 medicines for which there is currently not enough market competition to drive down price. “We are thrilled to have Navitus as a founding member and partner in our commitment to putting people first by lowering the cost of high-priced generic medicines,” said CivicaScript President Gina Guinasso. Navitus’ 100% pass-through, lowest-net-cost philosophy and high-quality clinical care programs are designed to deliver greater medication affordability for members and to support them in remaining adherent to their medication regimen so they can live their healthiest lives. These skyrocketing prices often dictate whether patients ration their prescriptions or fill them in the first place. But in recent years, generic drugs have become increasingly expensive due to a lack of market competition, leading to shortages, price spikes and even price-fixing. Other CivicaScript founding members include Anthem, the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and numerous Blue Cross Blue Shield health plans.Īccording to the Association for Accessible Medicines, generic medications represent nearly 90 percent of the prescriptions filled in the United States and often cost less than brand-name drugs. The organization develops quality generic medicines with its trusted manufacturing partners, then works with like-minded payors, PBMs and pharmacies across the country that pass along the cost savings to their customers. 'We are optimistic about the potential of this partnership to expand access to potentially life-saving medication therapies and improve the health and well-being of those we serve.”ĬivicaScript was created in 2020 to bring affordable versions of common but high-priced generic medicines to market. “Our partnership with CivicaScript marks significant progress toward Navitus’ mission to transform pharmacy benefits and help more Americans gain access to affordable prescription drug coverage,” said David Fields, President & CEO of Navitus. This new partnership will enable greater access and distribution of lower-cost medications to consumers, including the 8.7 million members Navitus is proud to serve. consumers, announced today that Navitus has joined CivicaScript as a founding member.

MADISON, Wis., and LEHI, Utah, J– Navitus Health Solutions, an industry-disrupting pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) committed to bringing humanity to pharmacy benefits management through greater transparency and affordability, and CivicaScript, TM a statutory public benefit company dedicated to bringing lower-cost generic medicines to U.S. Navitus Joins CivicaScript to Further Availability of Lower-Cost Generic Medications

Script spress