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Navigating the rising tide of drug costs: Effective strategies for employers

3 prescription drug bottles with one spilling over

The increasing cost of prescription drugs in the United
States is a major burden on employers and employees alike. With expenditures
expected to reach $355 billion by 2022 and the relentless upward trend showing
no signs of abating, now is the time for employers to critically assess their
drug cost-saving options.  



The Benefits
Toolkit, Lowering Drug Costs
offers insight into generic drugs, cost-saving programs, saving on specialty
drugs and more. Dive in to learn how your organization can mitigate the impact
of escalating pharmaceutical expenses on its bottom line and help employees
save.



For more information about employee benefits,our services and products, contact HANYS Benefit Services by email or
call 800.388.1963.



This Benefits Toolkit is not intended to be exhaustive
nor should any discussion or opinions be construed as professional advice. © 2017,
2023 Zywave, Inc. All rights reserved.

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