Pharmacy benefit manager solutions save consumers and health plans an average of $941 (per person per year)
PBMs are saving consumers and the employers, unions, and public programs offering drug coverage an average of $941 (per person per year).
In fact, for every $1 spent on their services, PBMs reduce costs by $6.
Prescription Drug Facts
On average, each American fills more than 12 prescriptions per year.
On average, the overall health system is currently paying approximately $1,200 per person per year.
Annual PBM Savings Per Person by Payer Type
This chart shows the annual savings pharmacy benefit manager solutions by plan type: commercial/private insurance, Medicare part D and Medicaid (using 2017 numbers).
How PBMs Save $941 Per Patient Per Year
This chart shows what solutions realize the greatest amount of dollar savings (2017).