We applaud U.S. Sen. Jacky Rosen's efforts to launch a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) inquiry into PBMs that are blocking patient access to low-cost generic medicines. PBMs that profit from higher-priced medicines have a financial disincentive to provide access to low-cost generics, such as those offered by CivicaScript. Profit should not come before patients. https://lnkd.in/ezqVfqRi
CivicaScript
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
Lehi, Utah 895 followers
Bringing lower-cost generic prescription medicines directly to consumers
About us
WHY CIVICASCRIPT? Because while many generic medicines cost less than brand name drugs, some high-cost generics are more expensive than they need to be due to lack of competition in the market. With generic medicines accounting for nearly 90 percent of all prescriptions, medication costs can dictate whether patients fill or ration their generic prescriptions. CivicaScript is intent on addressing that problem. WHO CIVICASCRIPT SERVES CivicaScript works to deliver these medicines to U.S. patients at a fraction of their current cost, saving consumers hundreds of millions of dollars annually within a few years post launch. The first CivicaScript generic medicines are now available to individuals and families across the country. THE BACK STORY “Not long after Civica’s hospital-based model was showing promise, another Civica entity was formed in partnership with the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) Association and multiple independent BCBS companies…CivicaScript focuses on producing generic retail and outpatient drugs…In like fashion to Civica, CivicaScript has grown rapidly; its partners already represent close to 100 million lives and the entity is just getting started.” – From "The Health Care Utility Model: A Novel Approach to Doing Business" NEJM Catalyst | Innovations in Care Delivery, July 2021 In summary: CivicaScript is the Civica operating unit dedicated to lowering the cost of select high-cost generic medicines. Using a cost-plus and price transparent model, CivicaScript, with its founding members including Blue Cross Blue Shield Association (BCBSA) and 18 Independent BCBS health plans, Elevance Health and others, will transform prescription drug distribution to lower the cost of prescription medicines and ensure that consumers benefit from these medicines at a fraction of their current cost.
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https://civicascript.com/
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- Industry
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Lehi, Utah
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2021
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2912 Executive Parkway
Lehi, Utah 84043, US
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$3 Million in savings for one medication with CivicaScript and Highmark Inc. We're proud to be driving these savings for consumers through our low-cost medication to help treat prostate cancer. This is what inspires us as we work to make quality generic medicines affordable and available to everyone. https://lnkd.in/dbvNMpYc
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CivicaScript reposted this
Sharon Faust, our SVP at Lumicera Health Services and Gina Guinasso, J.D., President of CivicaScript sat down with Todd S. Eury of the Pharmacy Podcast Network during Asembia's AXS24 Summit to share their insights on Specialty Pharmacy. Hear their words which were both insightful and thoughtful here: https://ow.ly/m79x50S93O2
Pharmacy Podcast Network: Asembia Spotlight
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Thank you, Highmark Inc., for sharing this great example of how patients and plans are saving via partnerships with CivicaScript. Thank you for your leadership!
We've taken a leadership role in tackling the cost of prescription drugs, and we're seeing results. For example, Highmark members taking abiraterone acetate, which is used to treat prostate cancer, are saving an average of $90 per month in out-of-pocket expenses for the medication through Highmark’s role with CivicaScript and a select specialty pharmacy. Since this lower cost generic became available in September 2023, savings for our members, customers and the health plan have approached $3 million — and that's just on one drug. Learn more about our initiative to lower costs and increase access to generic medications below.
Highmark members save significant money on outpatient cancer drug available through CivicaScript
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We’re thrilled to share that CivicaScript – along with members Blue Shield of California and Lumicera Health Services – is featured today in Managed Healthcare Executive, showcasing the good that can happen when innovative, like-minded stakeholders work together to make generic medicines affordable and accessible to patients: https://lnkd.in/g29HXmvj We’re proving that when key stakeholders collaborate, health-system disruption CAN succeed. We’re grateful to all of our members and partners who are working with us to put patients over profits.
Using the Healthcare Utility Model to Manage Pharmacy Cost for Patients and Payers
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It's a great day here at the Lake Nona Impact Forum in Orlando, connecting with other passionate innovators about how to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Forum themes such as health equity and "disrupting the future of medicine" align perfectly with CivicaScript's mission of making quality generic medicines affordable and available to everyone. Disruptors unite! #LNIF24
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"Fierce 15" Reflections: "It's been a wonderful ride so far, surpassed all of my expectations. Civica is the result of a lot of dedicated organizations and people coming together to solve problems. We formed this non-profit, non-stock pharmaceutical company initially to solve drug shortages, which has been a huge problem for hospitals and patients." - Civica Rx President and CEO Ned McCoy. In this podcast, Fierce Healthcare's Noah Tong catches up with Ned to discuss progress since Civica was named one of Fierce Healthcare’s inaugural “Fierce 15” in 2019. The two reflect on Civica's journey—from its formation to working with 1,500 member hospitals to date to address drug shortages. They also discuss how Civica is expanding its mission to include making medications more affordable for consumers. Ned's portion begins at 13.24 mins into the Fierce podcast and lasts about 10 mins. https://lnkd.in/dah7ZA7d
Catching up with the Fierce 15 of 2019
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CivicaScript’s Ambassador Program provides an opportunity for organizations who want to help maximize availability of our fair and transparently priced generic medicines, but may not be positioned to deliver our products directly to consumers. We’re thrilled to offer this program as a way to bring more savings to more people – and to welcome WTW as our first CivicaScript Ambassador! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g9TDAQvG
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WTW is proud to be part of the CivicaScript Ambassador Program. Together we’re dedicated to making quality generic medications affordable & available. Contact your WTW #pharmacy team to learn more. https://ow.ly/FKkB50Qtgpf
CivicaScript launches Ambassador Program, welcomes WTW as 1st participant
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CivicaScript reposted this
100 miles in 5.5 hours! Congratulations to Civica's Allan Coukell, SVP of Public Policy and President, Civica Foundation, for his successful ride in support of JDRF International! Wow. Allan says he participated in JDRF's "Death Valley Ride to Cure Diabetes" because he knows the ride will help improve the lives of people living with type 1 diabetes (T1D). Civica Rx is working to bring quality, affordable insulin to market at low and transparent prices. JDRF, a Civica insulin partner and donor, is leading the fight against T1D by funding research, advocating for policies that accelerate access to new therapies, and providing a support network for millions of people around the world impacted by T1D. As for the ride itself, Allan says: "Spectacular scenery. Well organized ride. Welcoming group of riders. All for a great cause." #JDRF #DeathValleyCA2024 #T1D
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