Pharmacy costs are rising—but most employers are focused on the wrong problem.
What was once a manageable category now represents more than a quarter of total healthcare spend, with projected increases continuing into 2026.
But the real issue isn’t just rising costs, it’s how those costs are being managed.
In this report, you’ll see:
- Why traditional pharmacy strategies miss the real cost drivers
- Where pharmacy spend is actually concentrated—and why it’s often overlooked
- How GLP-1s and specialty drugs are reshaping future costs
- What leading employers are doing differently to manage risk—not just react
If you’re responsible for benefits, total rewards, or healthcare strategy, this report will help you identify where pharmacy costs are actually coming from—and what to do about them.
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