Drug Channels

JUNE 16, 2025

This week, I’m rerunning some popular posts while I prepare for Friday’s live video webinar: What’s Next for Retail Pharmacy: Data, Debate, and Disruption. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. I’ll be joined by special guest Antonio Ciaccia, CEO of 46brooklyn Research, and President of 3 Axis Advisors.

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Drug Channels

APRIL 15, 2025

You'll learn how money and medicines move between manufacturers, wholesalers, pharmacies, PBMs, and payersand how each relationship affects costs and outcomes. The Economics of Retail, Mail, and Specialty Pharmacies Gain a clear-eyed view of how different pharmacy channels generate revenue and manage costs.

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Drug Channels

APRIL 9, 2025

It's time for Drug Channels annual update of vertical integration among insurers, PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and healthcare services within U.S. drug channels. As you can see below, we have revised, renovated, and refurbished our infamous illustration of the major vertical business relationships among the largest companies.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

MARCH 19, 2024

Major pharmacy benefit managers continue to double down on specialty as a reliable source of business amid a growing crop of pharmacy upstarts.

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BioPharma Drive: Drug Pricing

JUNE 24, 2024

Four critical components in which the right specialty pharmacy partner can bring rare and gene therapy manufacturers the scale, expertise and capabilities needed to drive enhanced patient access.

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Drug Channels

OCTOBER 19, 2021

Hospitals and health systems are rapidly expanding their internal specialty pharmacies—and they’re using questionable tactics to boost revenues and profits. Nearly two-thirds of the larger health system specialty pharmacies operate as the exclusive pharmacy within self-insured health systems’ networks.

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Drug Channels

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

As many of you know, hospitals and health systems have emerged as significant participants in the specialty pharmacy industry. A new American Society of Hospital Pharmacists (ASHP) survey provides fresh insights into these specialty pharmacies. drug channels gets most of the attention. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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Drug Channels

JUNE 21, 2022

National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo. The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) will host the NASP 2022 Annual Meeting & Expo September 19-22. September 19-22, 2022 | Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center | Orlando, FL. www.naspnet.org/annualmeeting.

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Drug Channels

JULY 11, 2022

Informa Connect's Hub and Specialty Pharmacy Models West. September 14-15, 2022 Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina | San Diego, CA www.informaconnect.com/hub-specialty-pharmacy-west. Delivered as a Hybrid Event. Drug Channels readers will save 10% off the current registration rate when they use code 22DC10 *.

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Drug Channels

APRIL 12, 2023

In Drug Channels Institute’s list of the top 15 pharmacies of 2022 , we show that central-fill, mail pharmacies operated by large PBMs and health insurers have displaced retail chains as the largest prescription drug dispensers by revenues. Read more » Copyright © 2006-2023 Pembroke Consulting, Inc. d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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Drug Channels

OCTOBER 12, 2021

specialty pharmacies—via white, brown, and clear bagging—continue to displace buy-and-bill distribution channels for provider-administered oncology drugs. The battle for the specialty patient pits hospitals against insurers—and their respective specialty pharmacies. Coming out of the pandemic (maybe?),

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Drug Channels

MAY 3, 2022

In Drug Channels Institute’s list of the top 15 pharmacies of 2021 , we show that central-fill, mail pharmacies operated by large PBMs and health insurers have displaced retail chains as the largest prescription drug dispensers by revenues. This week, I’m attending Asembia’s Specialty Pharmacy Summit.

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Drug Channels

APRIL 16, 2024

Drug Channels Institute’s (DCI’s) latest analysis finds that participants in the specialty pharmacy market continue to get more diverse—although revenues remain highly concentrated. Read on for DCI’s latest overview of the 2023 marketplace and revenues of the biggest market participants, along with key specialty pharmacy trends.

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Drug Channels

JULY 27, 2022

In Drug Channels Institute’s list of the top 15 pharmacies of 2021 , we show that central-fill, mail pharmacies operated by large PBMs and health insurers have displaced retail chains as the largest prescription drug dispensers by revenues. This week, I’m attending Asembia’s Specialty Pharmacy Summit.

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Drug Channels

MAY 10, 2023

Yesterday’s reflections on Asembia’s Specialty Pharmacy Summit included a link to the general session slides. My portion of the deck included an updated mapping of vertical integration among insurers, PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and providers within U.S. drug channels.

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Drug Channels

MAY 17, 2022

Two weeks ago, Paula and I had the pleasure of attending Asembia’s 2022 Specialty Pharmacy Summit at the wonderful Wynn Las Vegas. I offer reflections on my keynote session with Scott Gottlieb, share my experiences during the featured session, and highlight three crucial specialty industry trends.

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Drug Channels

OCTOBER 13, 2022

The other is my mapping of the insurer/PBM/specialty pharmacy/provider organizations that now dominate U.S. One is my chart showing the key channel flows within the entire U.S. pharmaceutical distribution, payment, and reimbursement system. drug channels.

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Drug Channels

MAY 7, 2024

It's time for Drug Channels ’ annual update of vertical integration among insurers, PBMs, specialty pharmacies, and providers within U.S. drug channels. These organizations continue to exert greater control over patient access, sites of care/dispensing, and pricing, although some have started to unwind their vertical efforts.

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Drug Channels

MAY 9, 2022

Informa Connect’s Hub and Specialty Pharmacy Models East. June 28-30, 2022 | Sheraton Parsippany | Parsippany, NJ www.informaconnect.com/hub-specialty-pharmacy. For 2022 only, Hub and Specialty Pharmacy Models and PAP – Patient Assistance & Access Programs are under the same roof.

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Drug Channels

MARCH 14, 2022

Asembia’s Specialty Pharmacy Summit 2022. Asembia's Specialty Pharmacy Summit 2022 is back! This is a must-attend event for anyone connected to specialty pharmacy. Plus, Doug Long from IQVIA and I will again lead the Featured Session, titled The Specialty Pharmacy Industry Update and Outlook.

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Drug Channels

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Jayne discusses changes in the life science and specialty pharmacy industries since the COVID-19 pandemic began. She highlights three key trends that pharma companies, plan sponsors, and others will consider as we head to the upcoming Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit (October 26 to 29 in Las Vegas).

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Drug Channels

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

This Valentine's Day, what could be more romantic than a deep dive into the relationships between manufacturers of specialty drugs and the pharmacies they choose for their limited and exclusive specialty pharmacy networks. As you’ll see, a typical network contains only five specialty pharmacies.

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Drug Channels

AUGUST 18, 2020

Hospitals and health systems are building a major presence in the specialty pharmacy industry. As we demonstrate below, nine out of ten large hospitals now operate a specialty pharmacy. accredited specialty pharmacies. Hospitals and other healthcare providers account for one-third of all U.S.

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Drug Channels

APRIL 24, 2024

Last week, we documented the substantial concentration of dispensing revenues for specialty drugs. See The Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2023: Market Shares and Revenues at the Biggest PBMs, Health Plans, and Independents. Today, we examine how manufacturers’ specialty networks contribute to this concentration.

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Drug Channels

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

In Drug Channels Institute's list of the top 15 pharmacies of 2020 , we show that many of the largest U.S. market participants are now central-fill mail and specialty pharmacies operated by PBMs and insurers. You will see that PBMs and insurers have increased their dominance over specialty drug channels.

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Drug Channels

JUNE 18, 2024

Last week, we documented the substantial concentration of dispensing revenues for specialty drugs. See The Top 15 Specialty Pharmacies of 2023: Market Shares and Revenues at the Biggest PBMs, Health Plans, and Independents. Today, we examine how manufacturers’ specialty networks contribute to this concentration.

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Drug Channels

APRIL 26, 2022

Next week, I'll be live and in-person at Asembia's Specialty Pharmacy Summit. During Tuesday's general session, I'll be joining Dr. Scott Gottlieb for a fireside chat at 8:00 AM and will then present my "State of Specialty Pharmacy 2022" at 9:30 AM. Hope to see you there! d/b/a Drug Channels Institute.

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Drug Channels

APRIL 4, 2024

For updated data on hospital-owned specialty pharmacies, see Chapter 3 of DCI's new 2024 Economic Report on U.S. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. As many of you know, hospitals and health systems have emerged as significant participants in the specialty pharmacy industry.

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Drug Channels

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers is a definitive, nonpartisan resource that includes the most current information about pharmacy dispensing channels, third-party payers, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), patients’ financial contributions, government regulations, and much more.

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Drug Channels

MARCH 15, 2022

Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers , available for purchase and immediate download. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers , our 13th edition, provides a comprehensive, fact-based, and non-partisan tool for understanding the entire U.S. I am pleased to announce our new 2022 Economic Report on U.S.

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Drug Channels

SEPTEMBER 9, 2020

In May, I recorded a brief video webinar for an on-demand business education session at Asembia's 2020 Specialty Pharmacy Summit Virtual Experience. Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. You can watch the full video below.

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Drug Channels

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In this issue: The State of Specialty Pharmacy 2021 How health plans profit—and patients lose—from insulin A fantastic new analysis of the gross-to-net bubble Reconsidering Amazon P.S. Please join the nearly 13,000 consumers of my daily commentary and links to neat stuff at @DrugChannels on Twitter. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

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Drug Channels

MAY 18, 2021

specialty pharmacies. As you will note below, the specialty pharmacy industry remains quite diverse— despite the concentration of dispensing revenues within a small number of companies. It’s time for Drug Channels Institute’s annual update of the number of U.S. Fortunately, I had outstanding research assistance.

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Drug Channels

MAY 14, 2020

I received good feedback on Tuesday's video about retail pharmacy. In this clip, I highlight the growth and consolidation dynamics facing the specialty pharmacy industry. I also discuss the competitive challenges facing smaller pharmacies. Never fear, Drug Channels traditionalists.

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Drug Channels

MARCH 8, 2023

Pharmacies and Pharmacy Benefit Managers. The largest 15 pharmacies accounted for more than 75% of total dispensing revenues from retail, mail, long-term care, and specialty pharmacies. How will GoodRx and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company affect the pharmacy industry? to 1:30 p.m.

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Drug Channels

JULY 21, 2020

pharmacies now participate in the 340B Drug Pricing Program. Below, we update our exclusive analysis of the biggest specialty pharmacies within 340B. As you will see below, these specialty pharmacies have dramatically increased their participation in the 340B program.

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Drug Channels

NOVEMBER 23, 2021

In this issue: The State of Specialty Pharmacy 2021 How health plans profit—and patients lose—from insulin A fantastic new analysis of the gross-to-net bubble CVS acknowledges how its PBM profits from 340B Reconsidering Amazon P.S. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!

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