Pharmacy

Redesigned 6-tier formulary helps manage rising pharmacy costs while reducing unnecessary member disruption.

Help clients balance GLP-1 demand, appropriate access and long-term cost control with a more strategic coverage approach.

Helping members save on prescriptions with Rx Savings Solutions.

This month’s newsletter highlights biosimilars’ value, high-cost low-value drug guidance, and key formulary updates for prior authorization, step therapy, and limits.

GLP-1 therapies continue to reshape care in 2026, with rising demand, new treatments, and evolving coverage—keep up with the latest shifts influencing your clients today.

See what drugs will require prior authorization and the preferred alternatives.

Lowering the total cost of care for prescription drugs by making the switch to biosimilars.

The White House announced new agreements with certain drugmakers to lower prices on some popular medications.

Last month, we hosted a bonus Producer Education Series focused on pharmacy. If you couldn’t make it, the recording is available now.

Premera announces additions of new biosimilars to formularies.

With Rx Savings Solutions, employers can ensure their employees are getting the best value for their prescription drugs, ultimately benefiting the entire organization.

Stay in the know with the latest and greatest coming from Premera at the 2026 Product Launch.

Join us in July for a bonus Producer Educated Series that will be all about pharmacy.

Learn about the new programs coming for GLP-1 drugs.

Understand the formulary drug list changes that are coming in July 2025.

Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska takes steps to prioritize biosimilars for its members.

Effective April 15, 2025, pharmacies in the Kroger West region returned to the Premera pharmacy network.

Pharmacy was a focus in the Alaska legislative sessions last year. Get a recap of what has passed and impacts in the market.

Learn more about the changes coming in the new plan year.

Alerts from Rx Savings Solutions can help members save on their prescriptions.

The removal of the cap on rebates means the member saves at the pharmacy counter and the health plan pays less.

Learn about our trend predictions for 2024 and more.

Get the latest in pharmacy trends and what’s making news in Premera pharmacy.