CVS Caremark

How are we showing bold new thinking to create greater cost transparency? More than 75% of our clients already have acquisition-based pricing at the drug level. Learn more: https://cvs.co/4j6lg3h

CVS Caremark members have access to the CVS Weight Management program with proven results and high satisfaction. ?? Read more: https://cvs.co/4hz5tc4

#DidYouKnow? Prescription adherence leads to better health outcomes. By helping CVS Caremark members better afford their prescription medication, they're more likely to take them. ?? Learn how CVS Caremark drives affordability of prescription medications: https://cvs.co/4bFfAe4

Most of us don't like change. To increase the chances of success with #biosimilar adoption, we make it easy for providers and their patients by using proactive outreach to boost their confidence in the covered biosimilars, and ensure a frictionless transition. Listen to Emily Pefanis, PharmD, in our #AskCaremark segment.

Today, we released data from the CVS Weight Management TM program that demonstrates improved weight loss, high program satisfaction and cost savings for participating CVS Caremark clients’ plan members either trying a lifestyle-first approach or taking weight management medications like GLP-1s. CVS Caremark clients who adopted the CVS Weight Management program spent up to 26% less on GLP-1 medications for weight loss, compared to those clients who did not adopt the program. Participants in the program achieved more than 15% weight loss on average, including existing anti-obesity medication users who succeeded in nearly doubling their pre-program weight loss while working with program clinicians on diet and lifestyle. And the program is leaving a lasting impact, with 92% of participating plan members expressing satisfaction after six months in the program. These findings are especially compelling when the list price of GLP-1 drugs, which are set by the drug manufacturers, can easily cost thousands of dollars per year per member. As of February 1, the program is now available to more than 3.5 million of our clients’ plan members. The influx in clients adopting this solution is the best testament to proven results in a program that is optimizing the effectiveness of GLP-1 weight loss drugs while lowering overall plan pharmacy costs. I’m looking forward to seeing the continued impacts of positive health outcomes and cost savings as a result of the CVS Weight Management program for our Caremark clients and their members. https://lnkd.in/gC4gW42z

Today, we released promising data from the CVS Health Weight Management program, in which participants achieved more than 15% weight loss on average, including existing users of anti-obesity medications, who succeeded in nearly doubling their pre-program weight loss while working with program clinicians on diet and lifestyle.? ? The initial results demonstrate improved weight loss and high program satisfaction, in a lifestyle-first approach with clinical support for members on a weight loss journey, including those taking weight management medications like GLP-1s.?? ? Some of the highlights:? ? -Before program enrollment, nearly 30% of members had lost less than 1 percent body weight on anti-obesity medication. These same members lost on average 11.7 percent of body weight after enrollment, a 13x increase in total weight loss. -The program accelerated weight loss and delivered best-in-class results of average 20 percent weight loss for those with moderate success prior to enrollment.? -Members who chose to discontinue anti-obesity medication and retain lifestyle support maintained 94% of their weight loss after 6 months.? ? The data are clear: GLP-1 weight-loss drugs work best when combined with nutrition counseling, lifestyle support, and proper dosing. The CVS Weight Management Program is a clinically rigorous solution that helps optimize the effectiveness of GLP-1s for weight loss for those that use them and supports members in making changes to improve weight and cardiometabolic health without the use of medication. 3 million CVS Caremark plan members now have access to proven results in this program, which is optimizing the effectiveness of GLP-1 weight loss drugs while lowering pharmacy costs.

NEW RESULTS: CVS Caremark clients who adopted the CVS Weight Management program spent up to 26% less on GLP-1 medications for weight-loss, compared to those clients who did not adopt the program. The program is also leaving a lasting impact, with 92% of participating plan members expressing satisfaction after six months in the program. Here’s what program participants and clinicians said. #GLP1s #weightloss #PharmacyBenefits https://cvs.co/4i794PA

Medications exist for many conditions — and promising new therapies are being developed every year. Our approach to making them more affordable includes creating flexible plan design options to help plan sponsors deliver the right solutions at the right cost. ?? Read more: https://cvs.co/4bw9CvE

Some specialty conditions require regular use of medication, so we knew we had to communicate early and often about the biosimilars included in the CVS Caremark template formulary. ?? See how we've helped patients embrace the change: https://cvs.co/4ivRT9U

Hear from a CVS Caremark colleague who helps make prescription drugs more affordable for members. In fact, members paid less than $8 on average out of pocket for a 30-day supply of medication in 2023. ?? Learn more: https://cvs.co/41xsMN7