
Prescription drug coverage
At CVS Caremark®, we are champions for value — working to ensure a path to better health with affordable medications, ease of access to medications, and personalized support along the way.

Partnering for prescription drug savings and support

We reduce prescription drug costs
For decades, CVS Caremark has pioneered bold approaches to reduce prescription drug costs for our clients and members. Our efforts help more than 100 million people get the medications they need at prices they can afford. In fact, 85% of our members spend less than $300 on prescriptions each year.
As the health care system becomes increasingly complex and drugs become more expensive, our work has never been more important.

We support people on the path to better health
Taking a new prescription, either for a new diagnosis or an existing condition, often comes with many questions. At CVS Caremark, we don’t just manage insurance claims. Our professionals — adhering to decisions made by your healthcare provider — offer personalized support to each patient so that they can successfully start and stay on their medications, leading to better health care outcomes and lower costs.

We meet members where they are
When health care is accessible and convenient, people are healthier, and costs are lower — it’s that simple. While many patients prefer to get their medications in person at their local pharmacy, CVS Caremark offers the option to receive prescriptions by mail wherever it’s most convenient — whether it’s at home, at the office, or while on vacation.

We share needed information
Being transparent means enabling people to get all the information they need about their prescriptions, including understanding how to maximize their benefits by selecting the lowest-cost medicine under their plan. CVS Caremark helps answer questions about insurance coverage, directing members and pharmacists to the lowest-cost option at the pharmacy counter. Additionally, using the CVS Pharmacy Rx Savings Finder, retail pharmacists can quickly and seamlessly evaluate a patient’s prescription regimen, medication history and insurance plan information to find individual prescription savings opportunities.
Similarly, we provide our employer and health plan clients with detailed reports demonstrating the savings we’ve secured on their behalf through our negotiations with drug makers.
Helping members during COVID-19
Even during a pandemic, people must continue their routine care and prescriptive treatment. We play an important role at the center of the pharmaceutical supply chain. Our advanced analytics have allowed us to quickly identify changes in prescribing patterns and enabled us to take proactive steps to help ensure supply for those who need it, such as:
- Limiting stockpiling that could result in future shortages and gaps in care
- Monitoring the global manufacturing environment
- Extending previously-approved prior authorizations for most medications
- Working with clients to waive early refill limits
- Dispensing an average of over 170,000 prescriptions a week
- Implementing Return Ready, a comprehensive, customizable COVID-19 testing solution helping employers safely return employees to worksites.
Latest prescription drug coverage news
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Celebrating the 2021 Paragon Award RecipientsCelebrating the 2021 Paragon Award Recipients
Celebrating the 2021 Paragon Award Recipients
Celebrating the 2021 Paragon Award Recipients
CVS Health honors the best-of-the-best colleagues with one of the highest honors, the Paragon Award.Article - April 12, 2022 -
Making prescription drugs more affordableMaking prescription drugs more affordable
Making prescription drugs more affordable
Making prescription drugs more affordable
Working in partnership with our clients, CVS Health used every tool possible to create the best drug savings with the highest clinical integrity.Article - February 24, 2022 -
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Specialty Cost Management in Action: A Psoriasis Case Study
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Autoimmmune conditions like psoriasis, are notable for their high costs even among specialty medications.Article - October 29, 2021 -
Mitigating the impact of RA — one of the most expensive autoimmune conditions to care forMitigating the impact of RA — one of the most expensive autoimmune conditions to care for
Mitigating the impact of RA — one of the most expensive autoimmune conditions to care for
Mitigating the impact of RA — one of the most expensive autoimmune conditions to care for
Autoimmune conditions are among the top drivers of pharmacy spend for payorsArticle - September 28, 2021 -
Data to insights, and into action: How we’re addressing health disparitiesData to insights, and into action: How we’re addressing health disparities
Data to insights, and into action: How we’re addressing health disparities
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Health disparities are a longstanding systemic challenge — made all the more apparent by the pandemicArticle - September 28, 2021 -
Future-proofing your specialty cost management strategyFuture-proofing your specialty cost management strategy
Future-proofing your specialty cost management strategy
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Specialty drug prices have risen steadily over the past several years and account for an increasing share of pharmacy spend.Article - September 16, 2021 -
CVS Caremark launches new efforts to tackle health disparitiesCVS Caremark launches new efforts to tackle health disparities
CVS Caremark launches new efforts to tackle health disparities
CVS Caremark launches new efforts to tackle health disparities
Company expands existing initiatives to address systemic inequitiesPress Release - September 15, 2021 -
Preventing Leaks in Specialty PharmacyPreventing Leaks in Specialty Pharmacy
Preventing Leaks in Specialty Pharmacy
Preventing Leaks in Specialty Pharmacy
The only way to stay ahead of rising costs is an integrated approach that utilizes a range of innovative strategies to identify potential “leaks”Article - July 15, 2021 -
Health Care Benefits 2020 National Paragon Award winnersHealth Care Benefits 2020 National Paragon Award winners
Health Care Benefits 2020 National Paragon Award winners
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Working to reduce new infections 90% by 2030Article - June 24, 2021 -
Healthy Conversations: Vaccination insights Healthy Conversations: Vaccination insights
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Dr. Dylan George and Dr. Sree Chaguturu, Chief Medical Officer, CVS Caremark explore the latest thinking and insights on the nationwide COVID-19 vaccination efforts.Article - June 18, 2021 -
Reducing costs for clients and members by eliminating wasted spend on hyperinflated drugsReducing costs for clients and members by eliminating wasted spend on hyperinflated drugs
Reducing costs for clients and members by eliminating wasted spend on hyperinflated drugs
Reducing costs for clients and members by eliminating wasted spend on hyperinflated drugs
Drug manufacturers make unjustified price hikes on existing drugs.Article - June 15, 2021